Physical Therapist PRN Lee County

Lee County, Florida

Physical Therapist

PRN | Home Health

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Join Navigate Home Health Care and help deliver personalized, compassionate care directly in patients’ homes. We are seeking a dedicated PRN Physical Therapist to serve patients throughout Lee County, including Bonita Springs and Estero, and help patients improve mobility, independence, and quality of life.

About the Role

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will provide high quality physical therapy services on an intermittent basis in accordance with each patient’s physician ordered plan of care. Your work will include comprehensive assessments, treatment planning, patient and family education, coordination with physicians and other members of the care team, and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides when required.

Key Responsibilities

✓Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
✓Record and report the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition to the physician.
✓Communicate with the physician at least every 30 days, or whenever significant changes occur, regarding the patient’s status and obtain additional orders when necessary.
✓Coordinate with other members of the care team, including Home Health Aides, and provide appropriate instruction regarding elements of the physical therapy program.
✓Assist in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it relates to physical therapy.
✓Assist physicians in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.
✓Consult with and familiarize staff regarding the established physical therapy plan of care.
✓Teach, supervise, and counsel patients and their families regarding the physical therapy program.
✓Instruct patients in the care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetic devices, and orthotic devices.
✓Provide equipment required to carry out the patient’s physical therapy plan of care.
✓Arrange outpatient services for procedures that cannot be provided in the patient’s home.
✓Prepare assessments of patient conditions along with periodic evaluations and clinical summaries.
✓Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in accordance with Agency policy.
✓Complete clinical and progress notes on the date of each visit and incorporate documentation into the patient’s record within 48 hours.
✓Participate in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, Agency activities, and in service programs as required.
✓Supervise the Home Health Aide every two weeks when physical therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the patient’s care, and supervise the Physical Therapy Assistant at least monthly.
✓Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge planning and complete a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.

Qualifications

✓Successful completion of a Physical Therapist education program approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), a successor organization of CAPTE, or another qualifying program.
✓Graduates of programs outside the United States must have education determined to be substantially equivalent to United States entry level physical therapist education by an approved credential evaluation organization.
✓Successful completion of a Physical Therapist examination approved by the State of Florida.
✓Current Physical Therapist license or registration in the State of Florida.
✓At least one year of institutional or home health experience.
✓Successful completion of a criminal background check.
✓Current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted.
✓Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Position Details

  • PRN position
  • Home health
  • Travel throughout Lee County

Work Setting

  • In person
  • Lee County, Florida
  • Includes Bonita Springs and Estero

Physical Requirements

This position requires the ability to drive and access patients’ homes, including residences that may not be routinely wheelchair accessible. Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to conduct physical assessments and provide patient care. The role may require bending, stooping, reaching, moving patient weight of up to 250 pounds, and lifting or carrying up to 30 pounds.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Navigate Home Health Care, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.