Physical Therapist - Per Diem

We offer:

• Start of Care (SOC) - $125 + mileage
• PT Visit - $80 + mileage
• PT Evaluation - $90 + mileage

Job Summary:

The Physical Therapist plans and provides physical therapy services to clients in their homes in accordance with the Plan of Care and Agency policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist performs functions that require substantial specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill and must be able to make judgments accordingly.
Responsibilities:

• Drive to prospective patients’ residences.
• Performs OASIS data sets, physical therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled procedures, and ongoing evaluation for clients who are receiving home health care services under the supervision of a licensed physician.
• Develops a care plan to provide direction to other health team members involved in the plan of care. Reviews and updates per Agency policy and client need.
• Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and outcomes in the electronic medical record of patient in a timely manner per agencies policy.
• Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to the client Case Manager and other caregivers through the care plan, progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
• Communicates changes in schedule and physician orders to the office on the day the changes are made.
• Implements teaching appropriate to the client's needs and within the context of his/her environment and learning ability.
• Assesses knowledge level of client and identifies learning needs.
• Plans, teaches, supervises, and counsels patients and or caregivers about the physical therapy needs to promote improvement and/or recovery, symptom management of disease process, and community resources.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching plan and establishes care plan for others to follow in teaching the client.
• Participates in discharge planning and documents this in client record.
• Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with agency policies and procedures.
• Recognizes and responds to potentially unsafe situations.
• Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
• Assesses safety of environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety.
• Supervises applicable home care team members. a. Performs in-home supervision of physical therapy assistants as directed and according to Agency policy. b. Evaluates employee performance and provides feedback for timely reviews as required.
• Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
• Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
• Provides services in accordance with applicable state and federal standards.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy program.
• Has a current license as a Physical Therapist in the State of Arizona.
• With Home Health care experience preferred.
• CPR certification
• Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Job Requirements:

• Must have a valid driver’s license, and auto insurance.
• Required to present a negative TB test and other tests as required by agency policy.
• Must be able to do field work.
• Must have an excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent planning, organization, and presentation skills
• Ability to think and work independently and with direction and communicate with staff members in a fast-paced and sometimes stressful environment.
• Must be in good health and be able to fulfill the physical requirement of the job.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 25lbs.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Palmeira Home Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
To know more about Palmeira Home Health, visit our website: http://www.palmhh.com.

About the company:
Palmeira Home Health is a pioneer in the Home Health industry by providing customized, interdisciplinary programs for patients recovering from a variety of health-related issues. At Palmeira, our driving mission is to enter each home with respect, treat with compassion and perform with integrity to help our patients recover faster and prevail with better care for better outcomes. We exist to create a healthier everyday life for our patients and their families. Through expert skilled nursing and physical therapy plus state-of-the-art technology and customized recovery care plans, we work with our patients and their doctors as a coordinated team to restore you to your better self as soon as possible.