Travel PPV Physical Ther/27/HCD268

Pride health is actively hiring a Physical Therapist to join our client's home health program in a growing care team serving patients.

Will Milage be reimbursed between visits, from first patient to last patient (Y/N)? Yes

Location: Biloxi, MS, 39532

Coverage Areas: Biloxi/Gulfport

Compensation & Benefits:

• Local Pay range: $65.00 to $70.00 an Hour on W-2
• Travel Package: $2,900 - $3,100 per week (Include both taxable and non-taxable parts)

Contract Duration: 18 Weeks (4+Months, Possible extension and potential for conversion into a permanent role.)

Schedule details (hours per day/week): 40 hours/week

Productivity expectations:30 points per week

On Call/Weekend Requirement: None

Shift schedule (days, start & end times): Monday-Friday 8-4:30

What are the top responsibilities for this position? : Evaluating and admitting patients to home care. Providing treatment visits and reassessments.

Must have qualifications/experience: Home health

What skills/attributes are nice to have, and will set a candidate apart? Flexibility

Type of certification required: PT

What are the top responsibilities for this position? (Please be as detailed as possible):

• Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the nurse supervisor and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice and evidence based techniques.
• 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 within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby agencies as needed.
• According to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.
• Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
• May supervise home health aides if allowed per state regulation.
• Provides supervision of the PTA as per the state regulation.
• Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to the patient as needed.
• Requires the ability to participate in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the demands of our patients.
• 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 agency leadership.
• Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current standards of care for the profession and to maintain state issued licensure.

Must have qualifications/experience: Yes

What skills/attributes are nice to have, and will set a candidate apart? Home Care Home Base and home health experience strongly preferred.

Type of certification required:

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state or compact license granting privilege to practice in the state
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Dress code/scrub color: scrubs, solid color, no print

This position requires professional certification? Yes

Minimum Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree

Patient Care Setting: Home Health

Pride-Health offers eligible employee's comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment

Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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