Physical Therapists Broward - Allegiance Home Health and Rehab

Job Description

The Physical Therapist plans, directs, and administers the Physical Therapy Service for home health clients following current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations to ensure the highest degree of quality care at all times. He or she helps restore clients to their previous state of physical fitness after surgery, illness, or accident.

The ideal candidate has a degree from an accredited program in Physical Therapy, a license to practice Physical Therapy in this state, and at least one year of experience in an outpatient setting. 

Responsibilities

• Establishes a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary
• Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
• Records on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments, and client's response to therapy intervention
• Participates in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities, and in-services as necessary
• Participates with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge planning activities and completes a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and instructs Home Health Aides in certain phases of physical therapy that they may use while working with the client
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels the family and client in the physical therapy program and provides the equipment required to carry out the plan
• Treats clients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity

Qualifications

• Current state license as a Physical Therapist
• Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
• At least one year of relevant experience is required
• Experience in supervising and managing staff

Company Description

At Allegiance Home Health & Rehab, our primary concern is the overall health, comfort, and well-being of our clients. We deliver compassionate in-home assistance with one unique difference: we truly care about our clients and we treat each one as part of our family. Our Therapists and Nurses provide a coordinated approach to managing our clients' health, with specialties in Stroke care, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, Diabetic, and Cardiac care. Our dedicated Aides provide clients with companionship, activity, conversation, assistance with ADLs, cooking, housekeeping, and a sense of purpose. We provide not only physical care, but also the emotional and intellectual stimulation to help our clients retain a real connection with their lives.
 

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Direct Deposit
• Flexible Work Hours