Physical Therapist - Home Care

Company: Mercy Health
Location: Paducah
Posted on: May 16, 2022

Job Description:

Physical Therapist - Home CareApply NowRequisition R107370 Market Paducah, Kentucky Department Home Care- Paducah Home Care Shift Days Schedule Full-timeThank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthSign On Bonus $15,000!!!!!!!!!Job SummaryProvides evaluation, reassessment, and treatment of patients referred for home health physical therapy and supervises the plan of care and clinical work of the PTA's assisting with the care. Serves as the home health case manager on therapy only cases taking responsibility for leading the care team, managing the total care plan and assuring adherence to the regulatory and agency guidelines for these cases.Completes accurate evaluations, reassessments and treatments of physical therapy patients. Oversees PTA treatments assuring adherence to plan of care andquality outcomes. Develops patient plan of care and adapts the plan according to assessment data and the patient needs. Schedules work independentlyand according to patient's clinical need and agency policy. Documents care, progress, goals, contacts, and orders according to policy and regulations.Serves as care team member, communicating effectively with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and third party payors. Works autonomously withoutdirect supervision in the field. Uses computerized technology for clinical care effectively after on the job training. Serves as primary case manager ontherapy only cases. At discharge assures coordination with any needed ongoing services and completion of discharge teaching, Complies with and isknowledgeable of hospital and department safety procedures and policies,Required:Graduate of an accredited PT programKentucky licensed and Illinois license eligibleMercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more
  • Benefits offerings vary according to employment statusScheduled Weekly Hours:40Work Shift:DaysDepartment:Home Care- Paducah Home CareAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.comApply Now

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