Physical Therapist - Home Care jobs in Akron, OH

Patriot Homecare is a rapidly growing, quality focused, family owned and operated local home health network looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team! Are you tired of working the same corporate job where you are not appreciated? Contact us and learn about what it is to be a valued member of our Patriot Family!

As a Physical Therapist, you will provide skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with physicians orders.

Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Territory: We are looking to cover Stark and Summit Counties.

Our full-time employees enjoy: Competitive Pay, Mileage Reimbursement, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Paid Time Off, and more!

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
• Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary
• Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy
• Assist the physician evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program
• Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the patient's record within 72 hours.

Job Conditions:

• The ability to drive and the ability to access patients' 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 patient's condition and to perform patient care
• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop. reach, and move patient weight up to 250 pounds, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English

Qualifications:

• 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
• Must have at least one year of institutional/home health experience
• Must have criminal background check
• Must have current CPR certification

*This position is paid at a competitive hourly rate with the opportunity to earn extra money by picking up visits at our Per Diem rate*

We cannot wait for you to join our team!

Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.