Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist at Alabama Home Care of Cullman summary:
The Physical Therapist assesses and evaluates patients' functional status and mobility to develop and implement treatment plans that improve their well-being. They work closely with physicians, nurses, patients, and caregivers to monitor progress and adjust care as needed. This role requires licensure, CPR certification, and the ability to work autonomously with flexible scheduling in a home health care setting.
We are hiring for a Physical Therapist.
Salary based on full-time employment and max productivity: $90,000 to $120,000 per year based on experience.
At , Alabama Home Care of Cullman, 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 practive

• Current CPR certification

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