Home Health Physical Therapist
Description
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Competitive salary
- Flexible schedule
Jupiter–Port St. Lucie Territory
- $60 per hour
- Mileage reimbursement for approved travel between patient visits
- Part-time employee position
- Flexible scheduling based on patient and agency needs
- Defined Jupiter–Port St. Lucie territory
- Supportive clinical and administrative team
- Opportunity for additional hours as the caseload grows
- Conduct comprehensive in-home physical therapy evaluations and reassessments
- Develop and update individualized plans of care based on patients’ functional needs and goals
- Provide skilled interventions addressing mobility, strength, balance, gait, pain management and functional independence
- Complete recertification and discharge visits when assigned
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as clinically appropriate
- Educate patients and caregivers regarding home exercise programs, assistive devices, fall prevention and safety techniques
- Communicate changes in patient condition to the physician and clinical supervisor
- Collaborate with nurses, physical therapist assistants, occupational therapists and other members of the care team
- Supervise physical therapist assistants when assigned and required
- Complete accurate clinical documentation within established agency timeframes
- Participate in care coordination and discharge planning
- Follow physician orders, agency policies, HIPAA requirements and applicable state and federal regulations
- Active and unrestricted Florida Physical Therapist license
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program
- At least one year of clinical experience preferred
- Home health experience preferred, but not required
- Knowledge of Medicare home health guidelines and OASIS documentation is a plus
- Current CPR or BLS certification
- Valid driver’s license, active automobile insurance and reliable transportation
- Ability to consistently travel throughout the Jupiter–Port St. Lucie territory
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, time-management and documentation skills
- Ability to work independently and manage a flexible, territory-based caseload
- Successful completion of all required background screenings and employment requirements