Registered Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Field Staff - PER DIEM - Part-time Job

Fast paced and growing Medicare Certified Agency in Dade County, looking for experienced field staff.

JOB SUMMARY:

Professional member of patient’s treatment team who evaluates, assesses, and delivers services according to a written plan of treatment established by a physician. Provides supervision for all services rendered by Physical Therapy Assistants. All performance evaluations are conducted by peers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties of the Registered Physical Therapist (RPT) include but may not be limited to:

• Provide comprehensive assessment, which may include Oasis data elements to evaluate patient’s level of physical functioning and need for physical therapy services.
• Discuss evaluation with physician, seek input from patient / caregiver; establish a plan of care to assist patient to meet maximum rehabilitation potential.
• Carry out prescribed treatments, and/or supervise PTA in carrying out PT program.
• Establish / instruct in-home exercise program (HEP); document instructions on visit notes.
• Observe and report to physician pertinent changes in the patient’s level of functioning. Communicate changes to other team members involved in the patients care.
• Maintain appropriate documentation of all services as per Agency policy.
• Conduct self in professional manner at all times and in all situations.
• Provide Agency with all required evidence, including copy of license/registration to allow Agency to verify experience.
• Accept only those assignments for which qualified.
• Comply with all State Federal, Local and Agency rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Maintain all patient / Agency information in strictest confidence.
• Adhere to all policies and procedures including HIPAA.
• Respect patient rights, cultural beliefs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum: Bachelors degree from an accredited PT program approved by the council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association.
• Licensed/registered in the State of Florida as a Physical Therapist.
• Minimum of two years home health experience as a physical therapist; one year supervisory experience.
• Must speak English or Bilingual.

SOC / OASIS Evaluation rate: $70 - $80

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
All Employees and Visitors are required to wear a mask, Temperature check upon arrival at office.

Company will provide PPE

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Home Health Physical Therapist: 2 years (Required)
• Supervisory: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Florida Physical Therapist License (Required)

Work Location: On the road