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Alpha Home Health | Physical Therapist | Full Time

Deercreekseniorliving, Anacortes, Washington, United States, 98221

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JR55860Alpha Home Health and Hospice is a Medicare-certified agency seeking someone just as passionate as we are about providing quality patient services to join our team as a Full Time Home Health

Physical Therapist**Job Details:**Status: Full TimeFTE: 1.0Wage: $60.00 Per Hour**Job Duties & Responsibilities:*** Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);* Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;* Provides patient and caregiver education;* Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals;* Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care;* Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:

+ Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.

Evaluates home environment.

+ Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.

+ Directing physical therapy treatment.

+ Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

+ Determining priority needs for physical therapy

+ Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.* Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.* May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.* Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.* Participates in discharge planning for patient.* Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.* Participates in peer consultation process.* When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.* Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.* Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.

The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.* Demonstrates strong written and oral communication skills in person, over the phone (verbal and text) and over email.* Establishes productive organizational skills and habits.* Provides excellent customer service skills.* Strong team skills.* Demonstrates autonomy, organization, assertiveness, flexibility and cooperation in performing job responsibilities.* Technical aptitude to know, learn and master the agency’s software.* Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced office environment.* Promote and demonstrate company core values and mission.**What we offer you:*** Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.* Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.* Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.

Community/home health experience is preferred.* Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.* Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.* Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.**We would love to meet you and hear your commitment to living CAPLICO with us!**Customer Second (Employee First)AccountabilityPassion For LearningLove One AnotherIntelligent Risk TakingCelebrationOwnershipTo learn more about Alpha Home Health & Hospice, please visit our website atFollow us on Facebook at @and on LinkedIn @The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.

The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US.

Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets.

More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.At Alpha Home Health, we believe in making sure that we have the right team in place. Our team is skilled and passionate about providing care that exceeds expectations. We have created a culture of teamwork and support for our staff that is unlike any in the industry. This allows our talented team to focus on what they do best.We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr