Home Health Physical Therapist Part Time

Overview

Aveanna Healthcare has grown tremendously during the past year through acquisitions, and we are currently looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our dynamic home health care team. In this position, you help patients recuperate from illness or injury in the comfort of their own home. Part-time weekly visits for Douglas County.

• Perform initial and ongoing assessments to evaluate mobility, coordination, strength and current level of function.
• Administer, evaluate, and interpret tests and measurements to determine functional goals and outcomes.
• Provide written evaluation and plan of care defining physical therapy needs, goals, progress and expected outcomes.
• Deliver physical therapy services in compliance with prescribed physician orders.
• Maintain plan of care by documenting client performance, adjusting goals and treatment as needed, and determining discharge plans as appropriate.
• Manage discharge planning, including collaborating and educating the patient and caregivers on a home exercise plan to follow after discharge.
• Coordinate services with the health care team, physicians, parent/guardians, nurses, and other stakeholders.
• Document according to policy and procedure with minimal supervision or instruction, and minimize denials through clear documentation reviewed by payers.
• Maintain effective communication among staff, the healthcare team, and family; serve as a resource consultant for clinical staff.
• Supervise other personnel (PTA, HHA, OTA, as applicable).
• Complete OASIS assessments where allowed by state professional practice and regulation.
• Follow policies and procedures and comply with all applicable patient care standards, licensure regulations, and state laws.
• Assist with discharge planning and ensure continuity of care as appropriate.

• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited university/program.
• Current, unrestricted state license as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice.
• Valid CPR certification.

• Experience in Home Health Therapy and completion of OASIS documentation.

As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.

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