Home Health Physical Therapist - Parx Home Health Care
Melbourne, FL
About the Job
Parx Home Health Care is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team.
The home health therapist will be responsible for providing high quality and coordinated care to patients in their homes and communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in home health care, an understanding of state and federal regulations, and a passion for helping patients live their best lives.
What you’ll be doing:
- Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and create personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals.
- Teach patients and their families how to properly perform exercises and activities to promote recovery and improve mobility.
- Document patient progress, including changes in condition, treatment plan, and goals, and communicate updates to other healthcare professionals.
- Coordinate care with other medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and speech therapists, to ensure the most effective treatment is being delivered.
- Adhere to established policies and procedures, including infection control and safety protocols.
- Educate patients and their families on injury prevention and self-care techniques to reduce the chances of relapse or recurring injuries.
- Maintain accurate and thorough records of patient interactions and treatment plans in accordance with state and national regulations.
Requirements
What we expect from you:
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program with a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of Florida.
- Minimum of one year of experience in physical therapy, preferably in a home health care setting.
- Demonstrated ability to create effective physical therapy treatment plans that promote patient recovery.
- Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a larger healthcare team.
- Ability to read and interpret physician orders and implement treatment according to orders.
- A passion for helping patients achieve their best possible outcomes, through compassionate care and evidence-based treatment.
Benefits
Benefits for Full-Time employees:
- Health, Vision, Dental Benefits
- 401K plus Employer Contribution
- CVS Virtual Care: Accessible Care, when and where people need it , includes Mental Health Counseling
- Teladoc- 24/7 Doctor Support (phone or video)
- Voluntary Life Insurance
- Critical Illness, Group Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance
- LegalShield
- IDShield
- Pet Insurance
- Flexible Spending Account/Health Savings Account
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program/Health Concierge Services
About Us:
Our mission is to provide and restore client dignity and independence in their homes through individualized care plans in an effort to reduce caregiver role and stress on family members while avoiding nursing homes and assisted living facilities.
Parx Home Care is a licensed home care provider located in the state of Florida. We offer comprehensive home care services where we lead with our hearts to offer top quality and empathetic home care services.
At Parx Home Care, we recognize the pivotal role that home care plays in the overall patient care journey, offering a myriad of benefits for those seeking comfort, independence, and personalized attention. Our commitment is to create a familiar and secure environment within one's own home, fostering a profound sense of well-being. We understand the importance of maintaining independence, and our tailored home care services empower individuals to engage in their daily routines with the necessary assistance, promoting a sense of autonomy. Our personalized care plans are crafted to address unique needs, adapting over time to ensure ongoing relevance and effectiveness. Parx Home Care not only strives to be cost-effective but also places a strong emphasis on fostering family involvement, believing that strengthened bonds and emotional support are integral components of the healing process.
At Parx Home Care and our affiliates, we're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're enthusiastic about the role but don't meet every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You could be the ideal candidate for this or other roles!
Parx Home Care is an equal opportunity employer committed to non-discrimination in hiring, valuing qualifications over factors such as race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, and sexual orientation. Parx Home Care is dedicated to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans to foster an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodation, please inform us.
Parx Home Care does not accept resumes from unsolicited search firms nor recruiters.