HOME HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST
Location: Vicksburg Mississippi
Description: LHC Group is employing HOME HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST right now, this vacancy will be placed in Mississippi. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Full-time Home Health PT Needed for Mississippi HomeCare, proud member of the LHC Group.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs re! lated 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.
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.
Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes to the agency at least twice a week.
Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected fr! equency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the ev! aluation..
Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
Provides supervision of the PTA as per LHC policy.
Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days.
Provides in-service education as requested by DON or Branch Manager.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved physical therapy program.
Must have a current license to practice physical therapy.
Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.
Current CPR certification required.
Competitive Pay & Excellent Benefits Package
Benefits
At LHC Group, we offer an opportunity to be part of something that's more than just a job. We are always growing and there are many opportunities for advancement to directorial and executive roles around the country. We know that our employees work hard, so we o! ffer an excellent and competitive salary and benefits package as well as opportunities to share in our company's financial growth and success. Furthermore, we make sure that you have the tools and technology you need to be able to do your job well, give quality care and seize the opportunities we offer. Benefits include:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Cancer/Critical Illness insurance
Life insurance
401(K) retirement plan with company match
Flexible spending accounts
Paid time-off
Holiday pay
Voluntary term life insurance
Supplemental Term Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment insurance
Short and long-term disability insurance
Disability gap insurance
Accident insurance
MedSupport insurance
Employee Assistance Plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Bereavement Pay
Continuing Education Units through Online Management System
LHC Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For more! information, please visit our website . We look forward to hearing from! you!
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This vacancy starts available on: Wed, 05 Jun 2013 21:06:29 GMT