Physical Therapist (PT) and Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Home Health

Overview

Prima Home Health, Inc. is a Medicare certified, Virginia licensed home health agency in Chantilly, VA. We have served Northern Virginia families since 2016 and are expanding our therapy services. We are looking for a licensed Physical Therapist and Physical Therapist Assistants to join us as independent contractors.

Visits are offered as needed and accepted case by case. You set your availability and take the visits that fit your schedule.

PAY

• Physical Therapist: $150 per visit for admissions and OASIS Start of Care
• Physical Therapist Assistant: $66 per hour
• Paid for visits completed and documented, per your written agreement with Prima

Physical Therapist:

• Completes the initial evaluation with objective measurements and documents it in the clinical record
• Develops the plan of care with measurable goals, frequency and duration, and obtains the physician’s signature
• Completes the OASIS data set accurately and on time at start of care, resumption of care, recertification, transfer and discharge
• Provides skilled physical therapy, reassesses the patient and updates the plan of care as required
• Assigns treatment to the PTA, makes the required supervisory visits, and reviews and signs off on the PTA’s documentation
• Educates patients and families on home exercise, safety, fall prevention and assistive devices
• Reports changes in condition to the physician and the Director of Nursing
• Coordinates discharge planning and referrals with the DON

Physical Therapist Assistants:

• Delivers skilled physical therapy treatment following the PT’s evaluation, plan of care and goals
• Works under the supervision of the PT and keeps the PT informed of each patient’s status
• Documents function, mobility and safety observations in each visit note
• Carries out maintenance programs as set by the PT
• Educates patients and families on home exercise, safety, fall prevention and assistive devices
• Reports changes in condition to the PT and the DON

BOTH ROLES

• Complete documentation in the EVV Plus platform within the designated time
• Participate in case conferences and the agency’s quality improvement activities
• Serve patients of all ages, pediatric through geriatric
• Follow all agency, billing and documentation policies

REQUIREMENTS

• PT: Active Virginia Physical Therapist license (or PT Compact privilege) in good standing. Graduate of a CAPTE accredited PT program with a passing NPTE score.
• PTA: Active Virginia Physical Therapist Assistant license (or PT Compact privilege) in good standing. Graduate of a CAPTE accredited PTA program with a passing NPTE score for PTAs.
• Criminal background check and Central Registry check before patient contact
• Working knowledge of OASIS (current version). OASIS training completed before the first assessment.
• Reliable transportation to patient homes in Northern Virginia
• Home health experience preferred

CONTRACTOR DETAILS

• Independent contractor (1099) under a written agreement with Prima, signed before the first visit
• You set your own availability and accept visits case by case
• Complete Prima’s credentialing, background check and orientation before the first visit

Prima Home Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Pay: From $66.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: In person

Salary : $66