Per Diem Physical Therapist- Start of care- Philadelphia- Penn Medicine at Home

We are looking for a per diem Home Health Physical Therapist who will support timely start of care initiatives on our Philadelphia Team!

Minimum Requirement: Perform 4 Start of Care (SOC) visits per pay period (2 weeks).

Scheduling Flexibility: Visits can be completed on any combination of days; no weekend or holiday requirement.

Must have availability to train 2-3 times during the week for 4-6 weeks if no home health experience !

Summary: 

• The Physical Therapist provides skilled therapy to patients in their homes and assumes the responsibility for assessing the physical abilities of patients, restoring maximum function, and maintaining maximum performance of patient's capabilities. 
• This responsibility includes the relief of pain, prevention of further disability or deformity, and assisting the patient in developing or improving his/her physical abilities. 
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team, schedulers, and managers in order to provide optimal patient experience and meet patient needs. 
• Plans, prepares and carries out individually designed programs of physical therapy treatment to maintain, improve or restores physical functioning, alleviates pain and prevents physical dysfunction in patients. 

Minimum requirements: 

• Bachelor's degree from CAPTE accredited school of physical therapy (MS or Doctorate preferred) 
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in the state of Pennsylvania 
• BLS/CPR as a healthcare provider per the American Heart Association 
• Valid Driver's License Car Insurance