Physical Therapist Home Health - Now Hiring
Estimated Pay | $44 per hour |
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Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
Location | Cherokee, Alabama |
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About this job
We are hiring for a Physical Therapist.
At Keller HomeCare, a part of LHC group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.
As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:
- flexibility for true work-life balance
- opportunities for career growth
- the ability to build trusted nurse-patient relationships.
- employee-focused wellness and support programs
If you love nursing and want to strengthen your experience, this is a great opportunity for you.
The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress
- Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
- Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
- Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
- Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
Licensure Requirements
- Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of
- Current CPR certification
- Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
Additional State Requirements
- AL: No additional state specific requirements.