Physical Therapist Home Health Visits

Physical Therapist For Home Health Visits

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$90.00/yr - $170.00/yr

Apollo is recruiting for a Physical Therapist to join our Home Healthcare Team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing quality home health visits to our patients in the comfort of their home. You will be joining a team of compassionate and dedicated healthcare professionals who are committed to providing the highest level of care to our members.

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care, which may include:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participating in the development of the total plan of care; evaluating the home environment.
• Assessing muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting to physician the patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy, including goals, by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic devices.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in‑service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to Apollo policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

• Possesses a degree from a Bachelors or Masters' program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to travel to different patients' homes.
• Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information.

Prior experience working in a home health setting is preferred, but not required.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Flexible schedule.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability.

All employees are invited to become members of Obran Cooperative. An ever‑growing set of member benefits is offered to all Obran Cooperative members, including personal enrichment resources, financial budgeted resources, optional participation in the Obran Cooperative board and committees, and participation in profit sharing.

Apollo currently pays PTs up to $150/visit and $45/hour for in‑services, training, and orientations. Final pay is determined based on experience and geography.

Obran is deeply committed to creating workplaces and a community of members where equity is prioritized and valued. We believe that traditional corporations' bad behavior disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society — including people of color, people from working‑class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ+ people. We strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.

Obran is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the employment application process. To request an accommodation, please contact Obran Careers at careers+eeop at least one week in advance of your interview.

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Other
• Industry: IT Services and IT Consulting