Job description

At Faith Home Health & Hospice, we are continuing to build a team of outstanding clinicians eager to provide excellent care and become part of a cohesive and motivated team. We are committed to excellence, compassion, integrity, respect and dignity. These values we impart to both our patients and our staff. If you are a licensed Physical Therapist looking for a smaller, more personalized work setting, please send copies of your cover letter and resume via email. Home Health experience is required.

***Looking for a Physical Therapist (PT) to join our team in the Lawrence, KS.

**Sign on Bonus Up to $10,000

**Company car within 30 days of start date.

Job Summary:

Provides Physical Therapy services to patients as directed by the plan of treatment and in line with the philosophy, objectives and policies of the agency.

Qualifications:

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist by the State of Kansas.
• Has graduated from a PT curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council of Medical Education and Hospitals of the AMA.
• Minimum of 2 years experience as an Physical Therapist in a clinical care setting preferred.
• Prior home healthcare experience preferred.
• Valid state driver's license and reliable transportation required.
• Maintains annual TB test, CPR certification and other required documents.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the physician in evaluating patients; level of function, establishing treatment plan and goals.
• Performs initial evaluations within 48 hours of referral and re-evaluations every 30 days, as appropriate while coordinating plan of care with the physicians as needed.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes and required summaries, as appropriate.
• Revises the plan of treatment and contacts the physician for change in plan of care.
• Advises and consults with patient’s family and other health care staff.
• Coordinates care with agencies Nurse Administrator and other staff as appropriate.
• Observes, records and reports any changes in the patient's condition and updates the agency on changes in the patient’s status or schedule changes.
• Instructs patient and/or family in use of equipment safe patient management and home therapy programs as needed.
• Provides staff in-services when required.
• Participates in chart reviews, case conferences peer review and QAPI activities when required.
• Communicates effectively with patient, caregivers and families as well as agency staff.
• Provides quality and appropriate care and reports issues or concerns to the Administrator.
• Assures the all tasks are performs in a timely manner.
• Performs other duties and assigned.

Benefits: (Full Time Employees)

• ** Sign on Bonus Up to $10,000
• Fun, family-oriented work environment
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Paid Time Off/Holidays
• Medical Insurance (fully covered by company)
• Dental, Vision, Life, Cancer, Short Term Disability Options
• Mileage and extended travel reimbursement
• Scrubs Provided

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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