Regional Travel Physical Therapist, Home Health

Role Overview

• Ensures that all activities performed align with the vision of Elara Caring’s board of directors, executive team, and the leadership of the Home Health team
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists
• Reviews patients’ functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients’ functional goals
• Communicates effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes
• Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans
• Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures
• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops
• Keep up to date on professional literature
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community
• Promotes Elara Caring’s philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care
• Maintains patient and staff privacy and confidentiality pursuant to HIPAA Privacy Final Rule
• Performs other duties/projects as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved Physical Therapy Program
• 1+ year experience as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Aide
• Current, unrestricted licenses from the State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners for all states assigned within travel region
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers licence, and current auto insurance in accordance with the laws of the state
• Full range of body motion including handling, lifting and transfer of patients
• Must be able to lift up to 100lbs
• Ability and willingness to travel 100%

Benefits

• Work autonomy and flexible schedules
• 1:1 patient care
• Supportive and collaborative environment
• Competitive compensation package
• Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff and continuing education opportunities for all employees
• Comprehensive insurance plans for medical, dental, and vision benefits
• 401(K) with employer match
• Paid time off, paid holidays, family and pet bereavement
• Pet insurance