Physical Therapist

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

Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM, oncall weekend rotation (approx once every 6 weeks), 1 major and 1 minor holiday oncall

Agency: Summa Health at Home and Hospice

Territory: Akron covering zip codes: 44302, 44303, 44304, 44305, 44308, 44310

and 44325

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

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. Interacting with patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective about what will really help patients restore their health.

WHAT WE OFFER:
We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives.  We've launched a new guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure which is designed to reward excellence, encourage growth, and recognize the incredible impact our Clinicians make every day. We pay mileage and have additional 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 401k, 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 ensures 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.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Below are minimal knowledge/physical requirements of this position. Travel is required for this position.

Constantly (66%-100%):
Reading, Speaking, Writing English
Communications Skills
Computer/PDA Usage
Hearing/Seeing
Talking in person
Hearing in person
Vision for close work
Talking on the phone
Hearing on the phone
Stretching/Reaching
Walking
Sitting
Bending
Standing

Frequently (34%-66%)
Driving
Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance
Climbing
Stooping (bend at waist)
Hand/finger dexterity

Occasionally (2%-33%)
Distinguish smell/taste

Rarely (1% or less)
N/A

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This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.