AdventHealth University

Home Health Physical Therapist

AdventHealth University$72K — $134K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1+ year clinical physical therapy experience required
  • Experience in Medicare-certified home health agency preferred
  • Doctorate in physical therapy preferred
  • License as a Physical Therapist (PT) required
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Certification required
  • Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English

Responsibilities

  • Develop patient-specific care plans with measurable goals
  • Reassess patients and document progress
  • Observe and report changes in patient condition
  • Instruct patients and caregivers on assistive devices
  • Document treatments accurately in medical records
  • Coordinate care for home patients requiring physical therapy
  • Participate in education and quality improvement activities

Benefits

  • Up to $5000 sign-on bonus, when applicable
  • M-F schedule from 8am - 5pm with weekend on-call rotation
  • Opportunities for precepting and mentoring
  • Comprehensive assessment and ongoing evaluation of patient care
  • Potential for career advancement in a supportive environment
Full Job Description
Schedule:

Full time

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

601 E ALTAMONTE DR

City:

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32701

Job Description:

All the benefits and perks you need for you and your family:
  • Up to $5000 Sign-on Bonus, when applicable
Hours: M-F 8am - 5pm; Weekend on-call rotation

Locations:
  • Team Yellow: Altamonte, Casselberry, Maitland, Winter Park
  • Team Orange: Winter Garden, Windermere, Ocoee, Gotha, Orlando
  • Team Pink: Winter Springs, Oviedo, Sanford
  • Team Blue: Apopka, Mt Dora, Zellwood, Lake County
  • Team Purple: Winter Park, Conway, Azalea Park
  • Team Burgundy: Sanford, Lake Mary, Longwood


Other duties as assigned. Develops patient-specific care plans with realistic, measurable goals in consultation with patients, families, and physicians that Considers the physical, cultural, psychosocial, spiritual, age-specific, and educational needs of the patient. Reassesses patients at appropriate intervals, documents progress, and determines the effectiveness of therapy. Observes and records patient activities and findings, reporting any changes or deviations in the plan of care to the physician. Instructs patients and caregivers on the use of assistive devices and establishes home programs. Documents treatments accurately and timely in medical records and updates care plans as necessary. Interacts and participates in the education, quality improvement activities, role development, and orientation of agency personnel, promoting and supporting growth of others through precepting and mentoring. Coordinates and directs the care of home patients requiring physical therapy, ensuring comprehensive assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Prioritizes and adapts home care caseloads to meet the changing needs of patients and families. Performs evaluations to assess patients' functional abilities, and documents results in clinical records. Selects, applies and modifies skilled interventions to achieve the best outcomes for patients, reassessing as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Ability to delegate tasks to appropriate personnel as indicated by skill level and professional standing
  • Home Care Regulations and Third-Party Reimbursement as it impacts care delivery
  • Demonstrated knowledge of physical therapy theory, modalities, treatments, and skills
  • Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • Must be able to read, write, and speak conversational English.

Education:
  • Doctorate [Preferred]

Field of Study:
  • physical therapy

Work Experience:
  • 1+ year relevant clinical physical therapy experience [Required]
  • Recent, relevant experience in a Medicare-certified home health agency as a care-manager [Preferred]

Additional Information:
  • Education requirements for this position are determined by the licensing or certification standards set forth by the relevant certifying body. Applicants must possess the level of education mandated for eligibility to obtain and maintain the required license or certification.

Licenses and Certifications:
  • Physical Therapist (PT) [Required]
  • Driver's License (DL) [Preferred]
  • Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
  • Certified for Oasis Specialist-Clinical (COSC) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements)
Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range:

$34.71 - $64.55

Background Screening Requirement (Florida Law)

Certain positions are subject to Florida Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, as required by state law.

Applicants may review general information about Florida's background screening requirements at the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

About AdventHealth University

AdventHealth University is a private university in Orlando, Florida. It was founded in 1992 and is affiliated with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in various fields including nursing, radiography, and sonography. AdventHealth University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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