Physical Therapist Home Heath Increased rates
Company: Summa Health at Home and Hospice
Location: Akron
Posted on: September 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Agency:Summa Health at Home and HospiceOur culture and people
are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We're
dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up
for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own
FAMILY.Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in
collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid
certified providers. Based on this regulation, all of our employees
must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.Schedule: M-F
8a-5pmTerritory: Barberton, Norton, Burbank, Clinton, Creston,
Doylestown, Rittman, Sterling, West Salem, Apple Creek, Canal
Fulton, Dalton, Fredericksburg, Marshallville, Mount Eaton, North
Lawrence, Orville, Shreve, Smithville, Wooster areas Increased
rates HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:Care and compassion are at the
heart of what you'll do as a Physical Therapist (PT). You'll be
part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing
compassionate quality care and producing positive outcomes for your
patient population. You'll provide home-based therapy care for
patients as directed by the attending physician. Interacting with
patients' families while caring for your patients and experiencing
the rewarding privilege to be part of every step of their recovery
journey. Home care provides context and real-world perspective
about what will really help patients restore their health.WHAT WE
OFFER:We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial
incentives. On a pay per visit model, the more visits you make, the
more you will earn! We pay mileage and have bonus opportunities.
Our schedules are flexible, and you'll have the support of a whole
team, from scheduling to patient admissions. Our benefits package
is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and
vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best
for you. Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off,
opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and
access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.HOW YOU'LL
WORK:You'll provide comprehensive skilled services as ordered by
the attending physician. You will educate patients and their family
members and ensures the safety of the patient. You are accountable
for completing accurate documentation and remaining compliant with
all legal rules and regulations.MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:Plan
of Care: Provide skilled physical therapy as ordered by the
attending physician. Observe, record, and report patient reactions,
changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate
agency staff. Perform OASIS assessments to develop an
individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs
change.Patient Outcomes: Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or
restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical
means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.Minimize
Patient Risk: Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading
visits for high risk patients and teaching the patient on
preventative measures and making good decisions.Family
Educator/Advocate: Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury
and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy. Instruct
patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as
wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other
prosthetic/orthotic devices.Supervision: Oversee and supervise
therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate,
nurse assistants.Communication/Collaboration: Communicate with the
PTAs and nurse aides on supervisory visit results.Policies:
Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and
Medicare/Federal guidelines.Rules and Regulations: Understand and
follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and
communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or
supervisors.Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory
agency meetings.HARD & SOFT SKILLS:Compassionate communicator with
a positive attitudePatience is a virtue when working with patients,
families, physicians, and coworkersAttention to detail is critical,
as is being observant and following directionsREQUIREMENTS:Physical
Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.Valid
driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driverCapable
of all physical demandsWe are proud to be part of the Alternate
Solutions Health Network family.Wooster, OHWe'll help you put your
passion for patient care to work. Apply today!This job description
is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of
activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the
employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new
ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.We are an
Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Summa Health at Home and Hospice, Akron , Physical Therapist Home Heath Increased rates, Healthcare , Akron, Ohio
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