Physical Therapist Home Care

Company: Alternative Home Health Care, LLC
Location: Lynn
Posted on: August 31, 2024

Job Description:

Alternative Home Health Care is a home health agency owned and operated by nurses with 20 years experience in healthcare with the last 10 years specializing in home care management. We provide in-home nursing and rehabilitation care for those with medical and or mental illness. We seek to be an alternative to more structured health care settings for those who wish to remain in their home and the community.

Our benefit package includes: paid vacation, holiday, and sick time, employee perks program, medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, generous mileage reimbursement, competitive pay, and a 401(k) plan.

We are looking for a Physical Therapist to see patients in the Northshore area . Responsibilities include:
Provide services in accordance with organizations accepted standards of practice.
Admit patient to home care services as needed. Completes initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points.
Develop and revise the patient specific plan of care in consultation with the physician, patient, patient's representative (if any)and other care team members, based on individual needs of the patient and including patient specific measurable outcomes and goals
Develops the patient specific plan of care that includes emergency/disaster planning, planning for avoiding emergent care, hospitalizations and re-hospitalizations, and planning for discharge.
Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.
Establishes realistic measurable goals with the patient.
Provides therapeutic treatments.
Teaches the client/caregiver. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
Evaluates equipment needs and coordinates implementation to increase functional level.
Prepares clinical and progress notes that are legible, accurate, and complete and submits them in a timely manner according to agency policy.
Coordinates services in consultation with the home health staff. Communicates changes in the patient care plan to the physician.
Coordinates care delivery to meet the patient's needs, and involves the patient, representative (if any) and caregiver (s) as appropriate, in the coordination of care activities.
Ensures that each patient, and his or her caregiver(s) where applicable, receive ongoing education and training provided by the Agency, as appropriate, regarding the care and services identified in the plan of care. Provides training, as necessary, to ensure a timely discharge.
Evaluates and documents the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Para-professionals.
Participates in in-service programs.
Plans with the client discharge from services.
Observes infection control practices according to organization policy and procedure.
Participates in the Agency's Quality Assessment/Performance Improvement program
Performs other duties as assigned

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We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

This position reports to the Director of Rehabilitation (Physical Therapist) and will cover Lowell, Billerica, Burlington, Lexington, and surrounding towns. Competitive pay! Become a member of our large, skilled rehab team today!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46.00 - $51.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Home Health
Schedule:
Monday to Friday

Education:
Master's (Preferred)

Experience:
Physical Therapists: 1 year (Preferred)

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

Ability to Relocate:
Lynn, MA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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