What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - PRN position at Alpine Care Home Health?
Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals' goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient's priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability.
We're building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you're excited to shape the future of home-based care, here's what the role involves.
Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient. As a Physical Therapist you will:
Perks and Benefits (What we offer):
We're building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you're excited to shape the future of home-based care, here's what the role involves.
Responsibilities
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient. As a Physical Therapist you will:
- Provide Physical Therapist services including assessment, evaluation, procedures, identifying mutually agreed upon goals, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care
- Update care plans on an ongoing basis as changes occur and/or at recertification
- Submit completed Physical Therapist visit notes as requested by Clinical Supervisor
- Perform all OASIS time point assessments and discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria, policy and procedure
- Attend staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services as required
- Perform these and all other duties as assigned by the Administrator
- Be responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provide Age-Friendly Care
- A current, unencumbered State Physical Therapy License in state of practice
- Current driver's license, good driving record, proof of insurance, and reliable mode of transportation
- One year experience as a home care professional Physical Therapist and competent in performing comprehensive assessment and OASIS-C preferred
- The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
- The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
- Proficiency in clinical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Ability to drive in a car 2-4 hours per day
Perks and Benefits (What we offer):
- Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options
- Career growth and development
- Mentorship and continued learning opportunities
- Engaging and mission driven workplace
- 401(k) matching
- Mileage reimbursement (if eligible)