What are the responsibilities and job description for the Compassionate Home Health PT Specialist position at Jet Health?
At Jet Health, we're seeking a dedicated and experienced Physical Therapist to join our home health program. As a key member of our team, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
About the Role
- Evaluate patients' physical and functional abilities to develop personalized care plans that address their unique needs.
- Design, implement, and modify evidence-based physical therapy treatment programs in collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Patient-Centered Care
- Provide expert hands-on therapy, exercises, and techniques to help patients improve mobility, alleviate pain, and restore function.
- Educate patients and their families on therapeutic exercises, proper body mechanics, and injury prevention strategies.
Collaborative Team Environment
- Work closely with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated and holistic patient care.
Requirements and Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
- Current State license as a Physical Therapist, or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the National Physical Therapy Compact (PT Compact), if practicing in a state member of the PT Compact.
- Minimum of two years of experience as a Physical Therapist in a clinical care setting, with experience in Home Health, geriatrics, or medical-surgical preferred.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong nursing skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice.
- Reliable transportation with valid and current auto liability insurance.
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel locally as needed.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical tasks associated with patient care.
Benefits for Full-Time Employees
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance coverage.
- Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance.
- Accident, Critical Illness, and Cancer Insurance.
- PTO - 80 hours.
- 6 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday.
- 401k retirement savings plan.
- Company-paid life insurance.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Competitive compensation package.