Home Health Physical Therapist

Eden Home Health is hiring a Physical Therapist to provide in-home services to our patients throughout Island County.

Why choose Eden? We're interested in you and want you to succeed. Our business is growing rapidly, and we want you to grow with us. We have infinite room for advancement, both personally and professionally. We work hard to match you with patients that best fit YOUR skills and YOUR availability. Work 1 on 1 with your patients and establish a rewarding relationship that you won't get in any other healthcare setting. In addition, Eden Health is a Certified Great Place to Work company, 5 years in a row

Job Summary:

• Performs ongoing accurate and comprehensive assessments of each patient.
• Accurately completes OASIS data sets.
• Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
• Develops and implements a written plan of care for each patient.
• Guarantees that changes in patients' clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician(s) as per Agency policy.
• Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician and other healthcare team members, and Agency staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
• Educates patients, their families/caregivers, and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate physical therapy modalities.
• Develops appropriate home exercise programs tailored to the patient's clinical status, needs, and age.
• Delivers physical therapy modalities appropriate to the patient's clinical status and needs and in accordance with the standard of care for patient's age.
• Provides, modifies, or discontinues physical therapy modalities based upon an ongoing assessment/reassessment of the patient's clinical status and in accordance with physician orders.
• Provides physical therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
• In coordination with Interdisciplinary Team, performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with agency policy and applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
• Recommends for needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources.
• Provides supervision and mentorship to PT assistants and completes supervisory visits as required.
• Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.

• Licensed, if applicable, by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements:
  • Graduated after successful completion of a physical therapist education program approved by one of the following:
    • The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
    • Successor organizations of CAPTE.
    • An education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry level education in the United State by a credential's evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8CFR 212.15€ as it related to physical therapists.
    • Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided.
  • On or before December 31, 2009:
    • Graduated after successful completion of a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE);
    • Or meets both of the following:
      • Graduated after successful completion of an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry level education in the United Stated by a credential's evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified in 8CFR 212.15€ as it relates to physical therapists.
      • Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided.
  • Before January 1, 2008 graduated from a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following:
    • The American Physical Therapy Association.
    • The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
    • The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
  • On or before December 31, 1977 was licensed or qualified as a physical therapist and meets both of the following:
    • Has 2 years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
    • Has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
  • Before January 1, 1966:
    • Was admitted to the membership by the American Physical Therapy Association;
    • Was admitted to the registration by the American Registry of Physical Therapists or graduated from a physical therapy curriculum in a 4-year college or university approved by a state department of education.
  • Before January 1, 1966 was licensed or registered, and before January 1,1970, had 15 years of fulltime experience in the treatment of illness or injury through the practice of physical therapy in which services were rendered under the order and direction of attending and referring doctors of medicine or osteopathy.
  • If trained outside the United States before January 1, 2008, meets the following requirements:
    • Was graduated since 1928 from a physical therapy curriculum approved in the country in which the curriculum was located and in which there is a member organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.
    • Meets the requirements for membership in a member organization of the World Confederation or Physical Therapy.
• Prior Home Health experience preferred
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
• Proof of current CPR certification
• Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

• Flexible schedule to meet your needs- work/life balance is important
• 24/7 Office Support
• Long-Term Service Recognition/Retention Bonus Program
• "Refer a Friend" Bonus Program
• Training and educational Assistance
• Career Advancement Opportunities

• 401k Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, Accident, & Disability Insurance
• Extra pay for on-call/after-hours availability
• Extra pay for worked Holidays
• Continuing Education Credits are paid for - we offer online and in-person education
• Discounts with AT&T Wireless, National and Enterprise car rentals
• Discounted tickets to a variety of events (Disney Land, Disney World, Universal Studios, SeaWorld, Local Concert/Sporting Events, Hotels/Resorts, etc.
• Extra pay to be available for on-call/after-hours needs
• Paid mileage for commute between patients' homes

• Paid sick leave and vacation time - eligible employees start accruing time on their first day of employment
• Identity Theft Protection
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Hardship Fund
• Floating Holiday - use it on your birthday or any other day of the year
• Dental, Medical, Vision available for full-time status