Home Health Physical Therapist

1 month ago

Fort Myers, United States Pinnacle Home Care Full time
Seeking a passionate Physical Therapist to service the Ft. Myers and surrounding areas. Sign On Bonus - $2,500.00

Pinnacle Home Care, Florida’s award-winning and largest privately-owned home health agency is currently seeking dedicated and compassionate healthcare professionals to join our team of skilled home healthcare providers. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing quality care to our patients in their homes.

BENEFITS:
  • Health, Vision, Dental Insurance
  • 401K Match
  • Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Flexible Scheduling
  • Professional Growth Opportunities
  • Paid Mileage
  • Live QA – To Assist with OASIS Documentation
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Daily Pay (Work today. Get paid tomorrow)
Join us in making a difference without sacrificing your well-being

Job Description Summary:
Physical Therapists are responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients in their own homes. The PT will assess patients' conditions, develop personalized treatment plans, and deliver therapy to help improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function. The role involves traveling to patients' homes and adapting treatment plans to suit home environments while ensuring high-quality care and patient safety.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
  • Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
  • Establishes a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary.
  • Assists in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary client care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy.
  • Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests. Records and reports to the physician any adverse reaction to treatment. Obtains additional orders, if necessary.
  • Treats clients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, light, and electricity.
  • Teaches, supervises, and counsels the family and client in the physical therapy program. Instructs client in the care and use of adaptive devices such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
  • Records on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments, and client's response to therapy intervention. Also records quality assurance data as directed.
  • Prepares an evaluation of the client's condition and performs periodic reassessments.
  • Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants at least every 30 days.
  • Participates in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities, and in-service programs as necessary. Participates with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge planning activities and completes a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary
  • Supervises the home health aide every 14 days when physical therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the client's care.
  • Evaluate the client, the client’s significant other(s), and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required, what assistance will be available from the family in caring for the client, and what other Agency and community services will be required.
  • Awareness of the Agency’s QAPI program. Active participation as required per policies and procedures related to the Agency’s QAPI program.
  • Acute awareness of patient rights and the Agency’s responsibility in honoring patient’s rights. Awareness of patient rights description in the Agency’s service agreement and Agency’s admission packet.
  • Awareness of appropriate reasons for a patient discharge and the Agency’s policy on appropriate reasons for discharge.
  • Awareness of potential signs of abuse and neglect and the steps required to report suspected abuse and neglect.
  • Awareness and ability to design and identify patient-centered and individualized goals with realistic measurable timeframes.
  • Awareness of infection prevention and control techniques, both within their scope of practice and within the Agency’s policy and procedures. Awareness and participation in the Agency’s infection control program.
  • Appropriate bag technique policy acknowledgment and demonstrated competence when applicable. Physical therapy equipment and other medical equipment will be utilized. Hand washing materials and PPE.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. Incumbents must be compliant with the conditions of participation for the Center for Medicare/ Medicaid Services.

Position Qualifications:
  • The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ 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 client's condition and to perform client care.
  • On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach, and move client weight up to 250 pounds, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
  • 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 experience.

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

About Pinnacle Home Care:

Pinnacle Home Care is a Medicare Certified and Florida Licensed full-service clinically owned and operated health care company, led by professionals who are passionate about delivering Exceptional Outcomes and quality care Beyond Expectation to patients, referral partners, staff and the communities that we serve. We have 16 locations throughout Florida hiring Clinical Managers, RNs, LPNs, PTs, PTAs, STs, HHAs, and other office staffing roles. If you don't see a role that meets your skill set on the job board, send us your resume directly to recruiting@pinnnaclehomecare.net Please include your full name and location We look forward to assisting you in exploring career opportunities with Pinnacle Home Care

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