What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Patriot At Home?
Homecare – Physical Therapist (Full Time)
Territory: 30-mile radius of Massillon
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Patriot is veteran owned and family operated
Why Patriot?
- Patriot At Home is a place where you can directly make an impact in your community while also thriving personally and professionally! We recognize family as the cornerstone of our company, and want you to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.
We value our families and community:
- Flexible Schedule
- Paid time off
- Minimal holiday rotation
- Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times
- Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach
How we support you professionally:
- This position is paid at a competitive Salaried or Per-Visit rate with the opportunity to earn extra money by picking up visits at our Per Diem rate
- Mileage reimbursement for any company travel
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Supplemental insurance (begins immediately upon hire)
- Company 401K with 4% company matching
The responsibilities of our Physical Therapist include:
- Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
- Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary
- Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy
- Assist the physician evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests
- Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program
- Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the patient's record within 72 hours.
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
- Must be licensed or registered by the State
- Must have at least one year of institutional/home health experience
- Must have criminal background check
- Must have current CPR (BLS) certification
Job Conditions:
- The ability to drive and the ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
- Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop. reach, and move patient weight up to 250 pounds, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English
Patriot at Home is an equal opportunity employer
