Medical (Physiotherapist)

Adena 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.
Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers. Full-Time and Part-Time shifts available.
Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Physical Therapist (PT). You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your patient population. You'll provide home-based therapy care for patients as directed by the attending physician. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.
You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.
Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute setting is required.
Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
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
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.
Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy
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
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.
Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
Maintains active PT license in state of employment
Participates in orientation/training of new employees
Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
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 48 hours of visits.
Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment.
HEALTH QUALIFICATIONS:
Health Requirements: Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Employee must be free of physical/medical conditions, which would limit or restrict their ability to perform the job functions listed below. Employees in this position may be at risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Travel is required for this position.
Reading, Speaking, Writing English
Computer/PDA Usage
Talking on the phone
Hearing on the phone
with or without assistance
We'll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

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