Description

American Traveler is seeking a Physical Therapist for a home health/hospice setting requiring 2+ years of experience and OASIS assessment proficiency.

Details

• Home health/hospice setting providing skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes
• Schedule is Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm, with 2-3 weekend days required
• Uses McKesson for clinical documentation and visit management
• Coordinates care with physicians, nurses, caregivers, PTAs, PT students, and other rehab team members

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of physical therapy experience required
• State license required upon acceptance (license required if applicable)
• Experience with OASIS assessments and home health documentation preferred
• Knowledge of APTA guidelines and federal/state home health regulations
• Ability to supervise and direct PTAs, PT students, and home care aides
• Skilled in performing patient health assessments such as PT/INR and blood pressure monitoring
• Skilled in performing procedures such as staple/suture removal and wound care

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include comprehensive OASIS and PT assessments, plan of care development, and skilled treatment delivery
• Acts as Care Manager coordinating patient care across the interdisciplinary team
• Completes required documentation to support billing, insurance coverage, and regulatory compliance
• Participates in in-service training and community outreach for rehab services
• Coordinates safe patient discharges and transfers in accordance with policy
• Participates in peer review audits and quality improvement initiatives
• Open to first-time travelers