Physical Therapist Home Health

Company: HCA Healthcare
Location: Kansas City
Posted on: September 15, 2021

Job Description:

Description

Introduction

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a Physical Therapist you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Brookdale Home Health which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

We are committed to providing our employees with the support they need. At Brookdale Home Health, we offer an array of benefits for PRN colleagues. Some of our unique benefits we offer include:

• Medical Benefits designed to meet the requirements of the Affordable Care Act
• Wellbeing Resources
• 401K (100% annual match - 3% to 9% of pay based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
• HCA Healthcare Hope Fund
• Disaster Relief Support

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Physical Therapist Home Health where your passion for creating positive patient interactions are valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Physical Therapist

 Provides and directs Physical Therapy services to patients within their home. To include assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation. Functions under physicians’ orders and adheres to applicable practices of physical therapy, policies and procedures and state regulations.

What you will do in this role:

•  Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating referrals, evaluating and treating appropriate patients, effectively participating in the care planning process, appropriately documenting progress toward identified goals and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
• Establishes personal patient schedules in conjunction with other team members. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
• Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment. Participates in discharge planning. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
• Refers patients for treatment to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating information. Supervises and directs PTA in the implementation of the treatment plan.

What qualifications you will need:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
• Completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
• License to practice physical therapy within the state
• Ability to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order 

Our home health agency is committed to providing excellent, multidisciplinary services delivered by an experienced team of healthcare professionals. We offer skilled nursing, therapy, and social work services in the comfort of our patient’s homes.  Under the supervision of a physician, our team of professionals develop an individualized plan of care for patients with the goal of restoring independence as quickly as possible.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for over a decade. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapist Home Health opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! Call or text Kasi Toga, Recruiter at 262-622-2393.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

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