What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT - Physical Therapist - Home Health position at Providence Home Care of Florida?
We have an immediate need for experienced Home Health RNs to cover our North Pinellas territory. If you live outside of the area please keep in mind it's PRN.
Field PT Physical Therapist for Medicare Certified Home Health- Per Diem W2 Employee (PRN)
We have an immediate need for an experienced Home Health PT to cover our Central-North Pinellas territory.
Providence Home Care of Florida is an ever-growing Medicare-certified Home Health Agency. Our team has been servicing Pasco and Pinellas County since 2012. We are a veteran-owned, locally-operated business dedicated to providing the highest quality of patient care. We strive to be the home health agency that clinicians prefer to work. Care will be provided in each client’s home, ensuring comfort, dignity, excellence, compassion, and respect for all our multicultural clients and their families. With the assistance of our devoted and trustworthy staff members, we strive to meet high standards by providing an unsurpassed level of care.
JOB SUMMARY:
A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
- Currently licensed Florida
- Two years’ experience, preferred.
- Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
- Must have current CPR certification, TB test, Health Statement/physically clear to work, and eligible Level 2 background.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
- Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
- Directs and supervises personnel as required.
- Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development, and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.
- Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by a physician.
- Consults with physicians regarding a change in treatment.
- Instructs patients and family/significant others in-home programs and activities of daily living.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Assists physician with evaluating level of function.
- Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
- Consults with family and Agency personnel.
- Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
Benefits:
- Working with a unique home care company where staff members are appreciated
- Flexible schedules that can help accommodate work/life balance
- Competitive wages
- One on One patient care
- Independence and Autonomy
