Physical therapist Territory

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Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post‑acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

M-F 8:15‑5:00. No on‑call.

Canton, Randolph, Greenville, Alliance, Massillon, Brewster, East Canton, North Canton.

Summa Home Health.

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The PT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The PT is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

Our guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure rewards excellence, encourages growth, and recognizes the impact our clinicians make. We pay mileage and offer additional bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible and we support you through scheduling to patient admissions. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexible choices, paid time off, 401(k) participation, company‑paid life insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program.

• Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
• Minimum of one year of experience as a PT in an acute setting.
• Home care experience is desired.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and co‑workers.
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail‑oriented and observant.
• Disciplined work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

• Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and any appropriate agency staff.
• Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change.
• Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48‑72 hours of referral.
• Develops plan of care.
• Helps decrease re‑hospitalizations by front‑loading visits for high‑risk patients.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient’s home.
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy.
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care.
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing the DME department and/or MSW.
• Helps decrease re‑hospitalizations by teaching patients on preventative measures and making good decisions.
• Listens to patient and family members.
• Oversees and supervises therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants.
• Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.
• Communicates with the PTAs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results.
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
• Completes chart audits at agency site location as requested.
• Maintains active PT license in state of employment.
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed.
• Participates in all on‑call requirements and case conferences.
• Attends in‑service trainings…