What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Interim HealthCare of Topeka?
Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)
In the Manhattan & Topeka area, you can discover a new way of therapy where treatments are personal and outcomes are optimal.
As a Home Health PT, you will help patients regain their strength, manage their pain, and reach their goals in a home setting where therapy is tailored to their daily lives.
The nation's first home care company, Interim HealthCare, understands the value of home-based care for individuals struggling with strength and mobility challenges. As a Home Health PT, you can make a meaningful impact by helping turn things around for your patients.
Your role as a Home Health Physical Therapist offers several benefits:
- You will be compensated fairly for your work, reflecting its value
- We maintain 1:1 therapist-to-patient ratios, enabling you to have a direct impact on patient outcomes
- You will enjoy flexible assignments, autonomy, and a healthy work-life balance
- Our online training program allows for growth and CEU opportunities
- Tuition discounts are available through Rasmussen University
- You will also receive healthcare, dental, vision, PTO, free learning courses, competitive pay, a 401K plan, and life insurance
As a Home Health Physical Therapist, your key responsibilities include:
- Providing home-based physical therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength, and functionality due to illness or injury
- Working as part of a home health team, which may consist of an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT, and SLP, focused on the patient's plan of care and goals
- Observing movements, conducting assessments, documenting progress, and modifying the care plan as needed
- Assisting patients with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility
- Educating patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises, and self-care
- Counseling family members on the plan of care, therapy goals, and safely assisting with exercises
To excel as a Home Health Physical Therapist, consider the following requirements:
- You must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and hold an active PT license in Kansas
- You should possess CPR certification
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations is necessary
- A combination of good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity, and compassion is required
Why choose Interim HealthCare?
With over 50 years of experience, nationally recognized Interim HealthCare has been providing great jobs to dedicated professionals. Our commitment to integrity, paired with our growing presence across the country, makes us a reliable partner for your career. Locally owned and operated in Kansas for 46 years, we offer a unique blend of stability and personalized support. At Interim Healthcare, our mission is 'We Improve People's Lives', reflecting our core values.
