Physical Therapist FT PT - Baylor Shift - Home Health at Pinnacle Home Care Inc.

Full-Time Physical Therapist Needed for Baylor Shift - North Pinellas

At Pinnacle Home Care, we are more than just a Medicare Certified and Florida Licensed Home Health Company. We're a team of award-winning dedicated professionals driven by a singular mission: Changing Lives Through the Art of the Experience.  Our priority is to cultivate a positive workplace atmosphere where every employee feels valued, supported, and energized in their role. By prioritizing employee well-being and satisfaction, Pinnacle Home Care ensures that our team can deliver the highest quality care to our clients with passion and dedication.  

We are currently seeking dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist for a full-time Baylor shift to join our team of skilled home health care providers.  The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to providing quality care to our patients in their homes.

BENEFITS:

• Work/Life balance
• Flexible PTO for salaried employees which means more family time, fun and relaxation.
• Live QA to assist with Oasis documentation (Huge plus with OASIS E on the way!)
• Competitive pay and benefits, 6 paid holidays, matching 401K
• Paid Mileage
• Tablet/iPad Provided
• Office provided PPE
• Supportive and positive workplace
• 1:1 Patient Care-creating a personal connection
• Comprehensive and interactive orientation, training, and preceptor
• Ongoing training plus growth opportunities.
• Referral bonuses
  

Job Description Summary

Physical Therapists are responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients in their own homes. The PT will assess patients' conditions, develop personalized treatment plans, and deliver therapy to help improve mobility, reduce pain, and restore function. The role involves traveling to patients' homes and adapting treatment plans to suit home environments while ensuring high-quality care and patient safety.

Responsibilities

1.    Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
2.    Establishes a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary.
3.    Assists in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary client care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy.
4.    Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests. Records and reports to the physician any adverse reaction to treatment. Obtains additional orders, if necessary.
5.    Treats clients to relieve pain, develop or restore functional and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, light and electricity.
6.    Teaches, supervises, and counsels the family and client in the physical therapy program. Instructs client in care and use of adaptive devices such as:  wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
7.    Records on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments, and client's response to therapy intervention. Also records quality assurance data as directed.
8.    Prepares an evaluation of the client's condition and performs periodic reassessments.
9. Participates in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities and in-service programs as necessary. Participates with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge planning activities and completes a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary
 
 The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.  The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description. Incumbents must be compliant with conditions of participation for Center for Medicare/ Medicaid Services. 

 Position Qualifications

·           The ability to drive and the ability to access clients’ homes, which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible, are required
·           Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the client's condition and to perform client care
·           On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move client weight up to 250 pounds, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
·           Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
·           Must be licensed or registered by the State
·           The Physical Therapist in charge of PT services must have a home care experience and at least one year of supervisory experience. (2 years preferred)
·           Must have one year of experience in an acute/sub-acute setting.

Join us in making a difference without sacrificing your well-being.  Apply today!