Job description:
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist with a strong background in home health and/or hospice care. Our clients consist exclusively of home health and hospice agencies, and we are looking for a clinician who understands Medicare requirements, OASIS documentation, PTA supervision, and complex mobility needs.
The ideal candidate will have experience performing home health evaluations, supervising Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs), completing Medicare-required documentation, and conducting seating and mobility assessments, including evaluations for power wheelchairs and other complex rehabilitation technology.
Minimum Qualifications
- Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing.
- Minimum 2 years of experience as a Physical Therapist in home health and/or hospice.
- Experience working with Medicare-certified home health agencies.
- Strong knowledge of OASIS assessments and Medicare documentation requirements.
- Experience supervising and signing off on PTA documentation and treatment plans.
- Experience performing seating and mobility evaluations.
- Experience evaluating patients for power wheelchairs, custom wheelchairs, and other mobility equipment.
- Excellent clinical assessment, communication, and documentation skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Complete Start of Care (SOC) evaluations and assessments.
- Perform routine patient visits and ongoing therapy treatments.
- Complete Recertifications, Re-evaluations, Resumptions of Care (ROC), and Discharge Assessments.
- Develop and update individualized plans of care.
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) and provide clinical oversight.
- Review and sign off on PTA visits, progress notes, and treatment documentation.
- Complete OASIS documentation accurately and timely.
- Coordinate care with physicians, nurses, case managers, and home health agency staff.
Preferred Qualifications
- Established relationships within the home health and hospice industry.
- Experience with multiple home health EMR platforms.
Pay: $85.00 - $100.00 per hour
Work Location: On the road
