Physical Therapist | Home Health

What is in it for you:

• $5,000 sign on bonus!
• 15 days of PTO, and 7 paid holidays
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance and an HSA
• Employer happily pays 75% of employee only medical plans
• Employer provides basic life insurance coverage
• 401k Match up to 3% - fully vested after 5 years
• Referral Bonus
• Mileage Reimbursement

How you will make an impact!

Physical therapy services are provided for treating impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status. The treatment and intervention provided is in accordance with the patients plan of care, accepted professional standards of physical therapy practice, applicable law and regulation, as well as applicable Interim HealthCare policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Assists the physician or other licensed practitioner in evaluating the level of patient function and performance and equipment needs as well as in developing the resulting plan of care/treatment including appropriate long and short-term treatment goals, selection of interventions, and the intensity, frequency and duration of services to meet the needs of an individual patient.
• Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments at appropriate time points as assigned.
• Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.
• Provides interventions and therapeutic treatment in accordance with the physician certified plan of care and physical therapy professional standards of practice.
• Regularly assesses changes in the patients status since the last visit/treatment day, and determines whether the planned services should be modified, performing a re-evaluation and obtaining revision orders from the physician as indicated.
• Advises and consults with the family and/or other caregivers to promote the patient progress toward mutually agreed upon goals and planning for discharge.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
• Supervises professional and paraprofessional staff, as assigned, including physical therapist assistants.

Qualifications

Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Current licensure, if applicable, as a physical therapist in the state(s) in which he or she will practice.
• 1 year experience preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Able to provide proof of current CPR certification, per organization-specific policy.
• Able to demonstrate basic understanding of computers and workplace software.
• Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to the care of the patient and use of equipment in providing treatment.
• Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the patient.
• Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if applicable.
• Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport patient.

ADA Specifications:

• Able to constantly travel within geographic area serviced by office from assignment to assignment.
• Work is normally performed in a residence, aggregate living facility, school or occupational setting.
• Heavy physical activity that may require lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling over 50 lbs., and physically stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, standing, sitting, walking, reaching and climbing stairs.

At Interim Healthcare, the health and safety of our people is our number one priority.

We require COVID19 vaccination, or individuals with medical or religious beliefs or practices that prevent them from getting the vaccine may request an exemption from the vaccine requirement. Please note if approved for an exemption, we require weekly testing. (Please get in touch with Human Resources for details regarding the Medical and Religious exemption procedure).

Interim Healthcare, provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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