Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Description

> REF:#e22779855d8d24be At Faith Home Health & Hospice, we are continuing to build a team of outstanding clinicians eager to provide excellent care and become part of a cohesive and motivated team. We are committed to excellence, compassion, integrity, respect and dignity. These values we impart to both our patients and our staff. If you are a licensed Physical Therapist looking for a smaller, more personalized work setting, please apply.

****Looking for PRN Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in the West Des Moines, IA*

*Job Summary:*

Provides Physical Therapy services to patients as directed by the plan of treatment and in line with the philosophy, objectives and policies of the agency.

*Qualifications:*
* Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the State of Iowa.
* Has graduated from a PT curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the AMA.
* Minimum of 2 years experience as an Physical Therapist in a clinical care setting preferred.
* Prior home healthcare experience preferred.
* Valid state driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
* Maintains CPR certification and other required documents.

*Responsibilities:*
* Assists the physician in evaluating patients; level of function, establishing treatment plan and goals.
* Performs initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral and re-evaluations every 30 days, as appropriate while coordinating plan of care with the physicians as needed.
* Prepares clinical and progress notes and required summaries, as appropriate.
* Revises the plan of treatment and contacts the physician for change in plan of care.
* Advises and consults with patient’s family and other health care staff.
* Coordinates care with agencies Nurse Administrator and other staff as appropriate.
* Observes, records and reports any changes in the patient’s condition and updates the agency on changes in the patient’s status or schedule changes.
* Instructs patient and/or family in use of equipment safe patient management and home therapy programs as needed.
* Provides staff in-services when required.
* Participates in chart reviews, case conferences peer review and QAPI activities when required.
* Communicates effectively with patient, caregivers and families as well as agency staff.
* Provides quality and appropriate care and reports issues or concerns to the Administrator.

*Benefits: *
* Fun, family-oriented work environment
* Mileage and extended travel reimbursement
* Scrubs Provided

Pay: $70.00 – $110.00 per hour

Benefits:
* Referral program
Medical Specialty:
* Home Health



Experience:
* Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* Physical Therapy License (Required)
* CPR Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:
* West Des Moines, IA: Relocate before starting work (Required)


Work Location: On the road