Offer summary

Qualifications:

Licensure as a physical therapist in the state of Florida is required., A minimum of one year of experience in home health care is preferred., Knowledge of federal and state regulations related to home health care is essential., Strong assessment and patient care planning skills are necessary..

Key responsabilities:

Provide physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by a physician.

Perform initial and ongoing assessments, including OASIS assessments, to evaluate patient functioning.

Develop and revise care plans in consultation with physicians and care team members.

Report patient reactions to treatment and any changes in condition to the physician and agency representatives.

Job description

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.

Schedule: PRN

Locations: home health visits available in Pinellas and/or Pasco counties

The PRN Home Health PT (Physical Therapist):

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 patient’s 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 patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.

Requirements:

Licensure as a physical therapist in the state of Florida
Minimum of one (1) year experience in home health care preferred.

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

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