Physical Therapist

Alternate Solutions Health Network LLC is seeking a skilled Physical Therapist to join our team in providing high-quality home-based care to patients in need.

• Specialty: Physical Therapist
• Discipline: Therapy
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: Ongoing
• Employment Type: Staff

Agency:

Our company culture is built on providing exceptional care and support to our patients and their families. We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to deliver the best possible care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes as ordered by the attending physician
• Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and other relevant staff members
• Perform OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and make adjustments as needed
• Complete initial evaluations and admission visits within 48-72 hours of referral
• Develop and implement plans of care that meet the unique needs of each patient
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, and water
• Arrange for the provision of services that cannot be provided in the patient's home
• Promote continuity of care by ensuring smooth transitions between admissions, transfers, and discharges
• Counsel patients and their families on disease management and provide education on proper use of equipment
• Ensure patients and their families understand their financial responsibilities for necessary equipment
• Help patients and their families make informed decisions about their care
• Supervise and oversee therapy services provided by PTAs and nurse assistants as needed
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals
• Document all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines

Requirements:

• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist in the state of employment
• Minimum of one year of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute setting
• Home care experience is desired but not required
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers
• Knowledge of therapy best practices and ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments
• Ability to identify situations and handle them with the best possible solution
• Detail-oriented and observant with a disciplined work ethic and ability to prioritize and be timely
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance with the employee's name as a listed driver

Benefits:

• Competitive financial incentives, including a pay-per-visit model that rewards high productivity
• Mileage reimbursement and bonus opportunities
• Flexible schedules and support from a dedicated team
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Eligibility for paid time off, 401(k) participation, company-paid life insurance, and access to an Employee Assistance Program

How You'll Make a Difference:

Care and compassion are at the heart of what you'll do as a Physical Therapist. 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, interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege of being part of every step of their recovery journey.

What We Offer:

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. On a pay-per-visit model, the more visits you make, the more you will earn. We pay mileage and have bonus opportunities. Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. 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 401(k), company-paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

How You'll Work:

You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family members and ensure the safety of the patient. You are accountable for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

Qualifications & Attributes:

• Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment
• Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute setting is required
• Home care experience is desired
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices
• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution
• Detail-oriented and observant
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver

Major Areas of Responsibility:

• 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
• Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral
• Develops plan of care
• 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.
• 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 nurse 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

Essential Functions:

• 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 48 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

Health Qualifications:

Health Requirements: Must be able to meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray or receive TB testing at the date of orientation. Thereafter an annual tuberculin skin test is required, unless the employee has documentation of a previous TB test. 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