Physical Therapist PT Home Health (PRN)

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Empath Home Health a member of Empath Health is seeking a PRN Home Health PT - Physical Therapist. The Home Health Physical Therapist treats the patient by use of mechanical means such as exercise and heat to return and maintain the patient to his / her optimum level of physical functioning.

Locations : Home health visits available primarily in Lake & Sumter counties (Marion county also available)

Duties :

• Provides physical therapy services to patient as prescribed by a physician in compliance with agency policies and procedures and federal and state regulations.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to determine level of functioning and patients ability to perform activities of daily living.
• Develops and revises a plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members which will enable patient to achieve realistic goals of mobility.

Reports to the physician and designated agency representative patients reaction to treatment and any changes in the patients condition.

Qualifications :

Licensure as a physical therapist in the state of Florida

Suncoast Hospice Empath Home Health and Empath Health Pharmacy are proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission showing our commitment to quality.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Early Intervention,Acute Care,Communication skills,HIPAA,Physiology Knowledge,Workers' Compensation Law,Computer Literacy,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Patient Service Experience,Medicare

Employment Type : Part-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1