Physical Therapist Home Health

Looking for a home health PT in south Snohomish county . PT will evaluate, plan, and administers comprehensive physical therapy to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.
!! GUARANTEED 5 visits paid per day even if caseload dips !!
We are a small therapy-owned staffing agency with permanent contracts in reputable home health agencies
Responsibilities and Duties for Physical Therapist (PT) :
Performs accurate and comprehensive assessments.
Completes OASIS data sets for "therapy only" cases.
Obtains physician orders for visit frequencies or certification and re-certification of home physical therapy services as needed.
Guarantees that changes in patients clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and HHA office staff verbally and in writing in a timely manner.
Guarantees that physician orders are communicated to other healthcare team members and HHA staff in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician, patient, and family/caregivers, other healthcare team members, and HHA staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
Educates patients, their families/caregivers, and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate physical therapy modalities.
Delivers physical therapy modalities appropriate to the patients clinical status and needs, and in accordance with the standard of care for patients age.
Provides, modifies, or discontinues physical therapy modalities based upon an ongoing assessment/reassessment of the patients clinical status and in accordance with physician orders.
Assesses the patient for the need for durable medical equipment as well as other adaptive equipment needs.
Develops appropriate home exercise programs tailored to the patients clinical status, needs, and age.
Synthesizes data from the physical examination and analyzes data to make clinical judgments regarding patient management.
Able to appropriately assess and reassess a patients pain.
Utilizes appropriate pain management modalities that include, but are not limited to, physical therapy modalities.
Educates the patient and/or caregiver in effective pain management modalities.
Provides physical therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Provides supervision and mentorship to PT assistants.
Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patients environment (e.g. environmental/safety/mobility risks) and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.
Addresses and supports cultural practices providing such practices do not harm the patient or others, and do not interfere with the planned course of physical therapy.
Performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with HHA policy and applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Participates in the organizations information management program.
Complies with the HHAs policies.
Adheres to applicable laws, regulations, and standards.
Completes and submits necessary documentation in accordance with HHA policy and applicable regulations.
Submits verification of completed visits in accordance with HHA policy.
Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences in accordance with HHA policy.
Maintains current knowledge of community resources. Identifies and accesses appropriate external and internal resources to meet patient and/or family needs and to facilitate optimal patient outcomes while home care services are being provided, and for transfer and discharge processes.
Qualifications and Skills for Physical Therapist (PT) :
Current valid State Physical Therapist (PT) license.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum/school.
Prior home health experience preferred.
Valid state drivers license and reliable automobile.
Proof of current automobile insurance.
Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing.
Current BCLS certification.
Criminal background check.
Current CPR card