Physical Therapist; PT; Home Health

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.

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus Company:
Redcrest Home Health

Schedule:

Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00 PM | On-call rotation Territory:
Muncie, IN and surrounding areas

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

• 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 attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
• Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
• Develops plan of care
• 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 DME department and/or MSW
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient 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 home health 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 and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit. Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
• Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum of one year of experience as a PT in an acute or home care setting is required. New grads are welcome to apply.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
• Ability…