Eden Health

Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Eden Health$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Licensed physical therapist in the practicing state or meets equivalent requirements.
  • Graduated from a physical therapist education program recognized by CAPTE or equivalent.
  • Passed a state-approved examination for physical therapists.
  • Preferably has prior home health experience.
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct thorough patient assessments to ensure accurate evaluations.
  • Complete OASIS data sets accurately as part of regulatory requirements.
  • Obtain physician orders and collaborate on patient care as needed.
  • Develop and implement individualized written care plans for each patient.
  • Communicate changes in patients' clinical status to the healthcare team per agency policy.
  • Coordinate care with physicians and team members to improve patient outcomes.
  • Educate patients and families on physical therapy modalities and home exercise programs.

Benefits

  • Supervision and mentorship opportunities for PT assistants.
  • Work in a patient-centric environment that prioritizes safety and care delivery.
  • Participation in case conferences to enhance teamwork and communication.
  • Access to ongoing professional development and training resources.
Full Job Description
  • Performs ongoing accurate and comprehensive assessments of each patient.
  • Accurately completes OASIS data sets.
  • Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient's needs dictate.
  • Develops and implements a written plan of care for each patient.
  • Guarantees that changes in patients' clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician(s) as per Agency policy.
  • Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician and other healthcare team members, and Agency staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
  • Educates patients, their families/caregivers, and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate physical therapy modalities.
  • Develops appropriate home exercise programs tailored to the patient's clinical status, needs, and age.
  • Delivers physical therapy modalities appropriate to the patient's clinical status and needs and in accordance with the standard of care for patient's age.
  • Provides, modifies, or discontinues physical therapy modalities based upon an ongoing assessment/reassessment of the patient's clinical status and in accordance with physician orders.
  • Provides physical therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
  • Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc.
  • In coordination with Interdisciplinary Team, performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with agency policy and applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
  • Recommends for needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources.
  • Provides supervision and mentorship to PT assistants and completes supervisory visits as required.
  • Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.

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  • Licensed, if applicable, by the state in which practicing, unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements:
  • Graduated after successful completion of a physical therapist education program approved by one of the following:
  • The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
  • Successor organizations of CAPTE.
  • An education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry level education in the United State by a credential's evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8CFR 212.15€ as it related to physical therapists.
  • Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided.
  • On or before December 31, 2009:
    • Graduated after successful completion of a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE);
    • Or meets both of the following:
      • Graduated after successful completion of an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry level education in the United Stated by a credential's evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or identified in 8CFR 212.15€ as it relates to physical therapists.
      • Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state in which physical therapy services are provided.
  • Before January 1, 2008 graduated from a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following:
    • The American Physical Therapy Association.
    • The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.
    • The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
  • On or before December 31, 1977 was licensed or qualified as a physical therapist and meets both of the following:
    • Has 2 years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
    • Has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
  • Before January 1, 1966:
    • Was admitted to the membership by the American Physical Therapy Association;
    • Was admitted to the registration by the American Registry of Physical Therapists or graduated from a physical therapy curriculum in a 4-year college or university approved by a state department of education.
  • Before January 1, 1966 was licensed or registered, and before January 1,1970, had 15 years of fulltime experience in the treatment of illness or injury through the practice of physical therapy in which services were rendered under the order and direction of attending and referring doctors of medicine or osteopathy.
    • If trained outside the United States before January 1, 2008, meets the following requirements:
    • Was graduated since 1928 from a physical therapy curriculum approved in the country in which the curriculum was located and in which there is a member organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.
    • Meets the requirements for membership in a member organization of the World Confederation or Physical Therapy.
  • Prior Home Health experience preferred
  • Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
  • Proof of automobile insurance (MVR checked)
  • Proof of current CPR certification
  • Able to pass criminal background check and national sex offender clearance

About Eden Health

Eden Health is a healthcare company that provides primary care, mental health, and insurance navigation services to employers and their employees. The company's platform offers a range of services, including virtual care, in-person care, and insurance benefits management. Eden Health's mission is to create a world where every person has a relationship with a trusted healthcare provider. The company was founded in 2016 and is headquartered in New York, NY.
Learn more about Eden Health
Size
201 employees
Industry
Founded
2016
Revenue
$10 million

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