What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - In Home (PRN) position at NovaCare Rehabilitation?
Overview
Position: In-Home Physical Therapist (IHPT)
Location: Lorain County, Eastern Erie County, and Northeast Huron County
Schedule: PRN, flexible schedule!
Compensation: $45 - $60/visit
NovaCare Rehabilitation is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist to treat In-Home Patients. This position will primarily cover Lorain County, Eastern Erie County, and Northeast Huron County. Position will be primarily IHPT (In Home Physical Therapy) but with the potential for hours in Central/West side clinics (Sheffield, Oberlin). Candidate should be prepared to work regularly with immediate post op hip and knee replacement patients. Looking for energetic and motivated clinician to progress in-home patients and transition them back into our OP clinics (typically a 2 week time frame for this transition).
Why Work With Us?
At NovaCare Rehabilitation, we take pride in creating an exceptional patient experience and helping our patients get back to athletics, work, life, and the things they love.
PRN Perks:
- Continuing Education: Free in-person and online CEUs to keep learning
- Career Growth: Access to a nationwide, professional support network
- 401(k): Company matching 401(k) after 1,000 hours in a calendar year
- Diversity: Work with a variety of team sizes, patient populations, and specialties
Responsibilities
- In-Home Staff Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, muscle, nerve, joint, and bone disorders or diagnoses to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability.
- Travel is required to different home care settings, between clinics, doctor’s offices, and to patient’s homes.
- Evaluates the home environment for rehab and make appropriate recommendations to increase the independence of the client.
- Develop, prepare, and maintain individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to agency policy and procedures.
- Supervise physical therapy assistants by directing, participating in, and presenting continuing education programs; and assume administrative/supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the director.
- Educate client/caregiver and health care teams in the phases of physical therapy in which they may assist the client, in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment, as appropriate.
Qualifications
- Licensed physical therapist in the state of employment.
- Minimum two years of experience as a physical therapist.
- Automobile liability insurance and current unrestricted driver’s license.
- CPR certification or complete training required.
Additional Data
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal-opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Salary : $45 - $60
