Physical Therapist- FULL TIME

**This position shall cover all of Lee County, including Bonita Springs & Estero**

Overview

Join our Navigate Home Health Care team, where we redefine care with a concierge touch. We seek dedicated individuals to join us in our mission to bring comfort and support directly to the homes of those in need. As part of our agency, you will have the opportunity to make a profound difference in people’s lives, offering personalized care and fostering a sense of well-being in the comfort of their own homes. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality, compassionate care and making a meaningful impact, we welcome you to explore our dynamic team.

We are currently seeking a compassionate and dedicated full-time Physical Therapist to provide care in Lee County, FL. As a Home Health Care PT, you will play a crucial role in providing high-quality physical therapy service, on an intermittent basis, to patients in the comfort of their own homes, in accordance with the physician's orders.

Responsibilities:

• Provide initial, and ongoing, comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
• Record, and report to the physician, the patient's reaction to treatment and /or any changes in the patient's condition.
• Communicate with the physician, at least every 30 days, or whenever changes occur, regarding the patient's status; obtain additional orders, if necessary.
• Communicate with other team members (including Home Health Aides) and, when appropriate, instruct them in certain phases of physical therapy they may use, while working with the patient.
• Assist in development, and implementation, of the interdisciplinary patient care plan, as it pertains to Physical Therapy.
• Assist the physician in evaluating patients, by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Consult, and familiarize, staff regarding the established plan.
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the family, and patient, in the physical therapy program.
• Instruct patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic, and orthotic devices.
• Provide the equipment required to carry out the plan.
• Arrange for out-patient service, for procedures that cannot be given at home.
• Prepare an assessment of the patient's condition and periodic evaluations and summaries.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and home health aides, as per Agency policy.
• Write clinical/progress notes, on the date of the visit, and incorporate same, in the patient's record, within 48 hours.
• Participate in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, Agency activities, and in-service programs, as necessary.
• Supervise the Home Health Aide, every two weeks, when physical therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the patient's care and supervise the Physical Therapy Assistant, at least monthly.
• Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge planning activities and complete a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.

Qualifications:

• Successful completion of a Physical Therapist education program approved by one of the following.
• The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)
• Successor organizations of CAPTE
• An education program, outside the Unites States, determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry-level education in the United States, by a credential's evaluation organization, approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8 CFR 212.15€ as it related to Physical Therapists.
• Passed an examination for Physical Therapist, approved by the state of Florida, in which physical therapy services are provided.
• Must be licensed, or registered, by the state of Florida.
• Must have, at least, one year of institutional/home health experience.
• Must have a criminal background check.
• Must have current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.

Job Conditions:

• The ability to drive and the ability to access patients' homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care.
• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move patient weight up to 250 pounds, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English.

Navigate Home Health Care, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply and join us in our mission to provide exceptional home health care services with compassion and respect for every individual we serve.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Lee County, FL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lee County, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person