Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist at Geisinger Home Health summary:
The Physical Therapist provides in-home patient care by evaluating functional status, developing treatment plans, and implementing therapies to improve mobility and reduce pain. This role involves collaboration with healthcare teams, patient education, and ongoing assessment of patient progress. The position offers career growth, flexible scheduling, and support for continuing education within a caring healthcare environment.
We are hiring for a Physical Therapist.
At Geisinger Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:
the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
flexible scheduling and autonomy
career growth possibilities
Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.
The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress
Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of

• Current CPR certification

• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
Keywords:
physical therapist, home health care, patient evaluation, mobility improvement, pain management, treatment planning, physical therapy, patient education, rehabilitation, healthcare services