Physical Therapist at Lifeline of Jackson Purchase Home Health summary:

As a Physical Therapist at Lifeline of Jackson Purchase Home Health, you will evaluate and assess patients' functional status and therapy needs, develop treatment plans, and implement interventions to enhance patient well-being. The role emphasizes building trusted relationships with patients and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure effective communication and care. This position offers opportunities for career growth, continuing education, and a supportive work environment focused on quality healthcare.

We are hiring for a Physical Therapist.

At Lifeline of Jackson Purchase Home Health, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here.

As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:

the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships
continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities
independence and autonomy
career growth possibilities

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare

The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress

Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Licensure Requirements

Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
Current CPR certification required.
Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Keywords:

Physical Therapist, Home Health, Patient Care, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Healthcare, Patient Assessment, Treatment Plan, Functional Status, Continuing Education

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