Physical Therapist, PRN - Apex Home Healthcare : Job Details

We are hiring a Physical Therapist for home health visits!

The Physical Therapist 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.

At Apex Home Health, 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:

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• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
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• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
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• independence and autonomy
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• career growth possibilities
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Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare.

*Responsibilities

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

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• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
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• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
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• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
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• 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.
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Licensure Requirements

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• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of FL
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• Current CPR certification
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• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle
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