Description

Physical Therapist

Pay: $60.00 per hour

Job description:

Professional Healthcare Resources Inc. are looking to hire a dynamic Physical Therapist to join our Clinical Team of Professionals in all our branches: Annandale, VA, Washington, DC, Lanham, MD, Baltimore MD, and Kensington, MD and their surrounding areas.  

IN OUR COMPANY YOU WILL FIND:

• Diverse pay system and great earning potential
• Holiday, weekend and on-call additional pay
• Mileage reimbursement
• Advanced orientation and annual educational programs
• Friendly, family oriented and caring working environment
• Great benefits package which includes health, dental and vision care, PTO, company-paid life insurance and a 401K Plan.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for ensuring quality total patient care through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient needs through nursing care plans for each assigned patient; responsible for the effectiveness of measures implemented, under the direction of the physician, to resolve active problems of the patient and to provide stronger self-care techniques.

Physical Therapist (PT) Responsibilities Include:

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points
• Develops and revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members
• Provides therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable; coordinates with physician and DME provider to obtain assistive devices to ensure safety and rehabilitation
• Advises and provides consultations with caregivers, family, and other agency personnel as applicable
• Establishes and instructs the patient, the caretaker, or agency staff involved in assisting the patient in home exercise programs, when applicable
• Instructs the patient and caregiver, when applicable, in the care and proper use of equipment and devices, such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics, and orthopedic devices
• Accurately and completely prepares all clinical documentation per agency policy
• Identifies and communicates changes in the patient's condition; informs the physician and obtains new orders as needed
• Maintains communication with the patient, family and other members of the home care team to ensure coordination of services and episode management that meets patient goals in a cost-effective manner
• Evaluates outcomes of care through performance improvement activities, clinical outcomes, and adverse event reviews, clinical record reviews, and other assigned duties
• Supervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriate
• Participates in care conference, staff meetings, and at least quarterly, in-service programs

You must possess the following qualifications and experience:

• Must be a Physical Therapist licensed in the state(s) of operation
• Must be a graduate of physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or a four-year degree program approved by a state department of education
• Must possess sound knowledge of rehabilitation principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations
• A minimum of one year of licensed professional therapy experience preferred
• Experience in home health and community (1 year preferred)
• We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to gender, marital status, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran's status, disability, or any other protected characteristics.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have Homecare Homebase experience?

License/Certification:

• Active DC Physical Therapist License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)