Physical Therapist-Home Care - Lutherville Timonium, United States - Stella Maris

Description

Overview:
Stella Maris is proud to provide central Maryland with compassionate, skilled home health care for adults.

We specialize in home health care services that enable the patient to adapt and manage his or her medical situation in the comfort of their home.

Stella Maris offers home health services to residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Harford County.

Physical Therapist-Home Care

This position will focus primarily on the admissions/start of care visits.

We are growing our team of Physical Therapists in all the areas that we serve. If you are interested to learn more apply today

Check out some of our benefits offered:

• Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• 403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and "Catch Up" provision
• Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
• Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
• Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
• Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
• Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more

Responsibilities:

Under the direction of the home care manager, the main function of the Physical Therapist is to organize, conduct, and evaluate prescribed therapy program of patients in a home health care setting.

This position will focus primarily on the admissions/start of care visits.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Gather and review patient information and complete initial evaluation of patient

Monitor and assess the effectiveness of treatment program and make changes in response to patient's progress, guiding patient toward goal achievement.

Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, and joint functional ability tests.
Collaborate with other health professionals, patient, and/or family in developing plan of care. Prepares progress reports.
Instructs patient, family and/or caregivers in techniques to be continued after discharge.
Manages work and patient schedule to make optimum use of time. Adjusts schedule to accommodate unexpected occurrences and to assist others as needed.
Ensure accurate and complete documentation in the medical record. Maintain compliance with standards.


Qualifications:
State of Maryland License in Physical Therapy
Current CPR Certification
Prior experience in home health preferred
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation

This position requires daily travel in assigned region