Physical Therapist- Home Health- Part Time- Crawford

Come join our growing team! The Care Team Home Health is looking for a Part-time Physical Therapist to care for patients in Crawford County, MI, and surrounding areas. Primary hours are Monday – Friday between 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. We specialize in providing Home Care in the home and facilities. If you are looking for a new and exciting opportunity, we encourage you to apply today.

• Innovation and industry‑leading systems and technology
• Engaging company culture
• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Growth from within through training, supportive leadership, and collaboration with the best of the best in your field
• Independence, autonomy, and flexibility!

Provide skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes by physician orders.

• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient needs, including OASIS assessments.
• Establish and revise treatment plans in consultation with physicians.
• Assist in developing and implementing interdisciplinary patient care plans related to Physical Therapy.
• Conduct diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain performance using exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity.
• Consult and familiarize staff regarding established plans.
• Teach, supervise, and counsel patients and families in the physical therapy program.
• Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
• Provide necessary equipment to carry out the plan.
• Arrange for outpatient services for procedures that cannot be given at home.
• Record evaluation data, treatments, and patient responses in a timely manner; also record quality assurance data.
• Prepare assessments, periodic evaluations, and summaries.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals as per agency policy.
• Report patient reactions to treatment and any changes in condition to physicians.
• Communicate with physicians at least every 30 days or whenever changes occur regarding patient status and obtain additional orders if necessary.
• Communicate with team members, including Home Health Aides, and instruct them in applicable phases of physical therapy.
• Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporate them into the patient record within 14 days.
• Participate in case conferences, staff meetings, agency activities, and in‑service programs as needed.
• Supervise home health aides every two weeks when physical therapy is the sole professional discipline involved and supervise PT assistants at least monthly.
• Participate in discharge planning activities and complete a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.
• Obtain a medical history, particularly as it relates to the current condition.
• Evaluate patients, significant others, and home situations to determine necessary instruction, family assistance, and required community services.
• Ensure physician orders are appropriate and discuss necessary changes.
• Be able to drive and access patient homes that may not be routinely wheelchair accessible.
• Maintain sufficient hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity to perform assessments and patient care.
• Be able to bend, stoop, reach, and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds as required.
• Communicate effectively in English.
• Maintain patient confidentiality, including all HIPAA regulations.