What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at St. Elizabeth Home Care?
Job Summary and Responsibilities
**Weekend Position**
We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join the St. Elizabeth's Health at Home team. The successful candidate will provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes, promoting rehabilitation, recovery, and improved quality of life. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will work closely with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized treatment plans that address each patient's unique needs and goals.
The focus of Physical Therapy is to improve functional movement. Practicing in the home setting, where patients spend most of their time, is the most “functional” place to make an impact on this!
Responsibilities:
- Conduct evaluations of patients’ physical abilities, mobility, strength, and functional limitations.
- Implement therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities to improve patients’ physical function and mobility.
- Educate patients and their families about exercises, safety, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent re-injury.
- Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Active registered PT license in the state which you practice
- Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
- One-year physical therapy experience in teaching or clinical setting is preferred, but not required.
- Current Drivers License
- Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations
Your benefits include:
- Competitive annual bonus structure to reward commitment and performance.
- Generous vacation policy, including paid holidays and personal days.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- Tuition reimbursement for continued education and professional growth.
- Participation in the Fidelity 401(K) plan.
St. Elizabeth's Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.
Salary : $43 - $64