Agency:

Adena Hospice

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.               

Note: The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), in collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), require COVID-19 vaccinations for all Medicare and Medicaid certified providers.  Based on this regulation, all of our employees must be fully vaccinated or have a valid exemption.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE:

As a Physical Therapist (PT), Hospice the work you do every day makes a difference in the lives of our patients. Our Physical Therapists give our patients the greatest gift – the ability to spend enhanced quality time with their loved ones in their preferred environment.

As a PT you will have the opportunity to provide one on one patient care and work at the top of your license.  You will utilize your clinical skills in providing end of life care as directed by an attending physician.  You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team that focuses on providing compassionate quality care to our patients.

WHAT WE OFFER:

We make it easy to do your job and have competitive financial incentives. Our benefits package is also competitive in the market. We provide medical, dental, and vision insurance with flexibility for you to select what works best for you.  Eligible teammates will also receive paid time off, opportunity to participate in 401k, company paid life insurance and access to a robust Employee Assistance Program.

HOW YOU'LL WORK:
The Physical Therapist, Hospice (PT) provides comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the Hospice physician. The PT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The PT is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

QUALIFICATIONS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.

• Minimum of one year of experience as an PT.

• Home care or Hospice experience is desired.   

• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.

• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.

• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.

• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.

• Detail-oriented and observant.

• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver. 

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Provides physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the hospice physician

• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to hospice physician and any appropriate agency staff

• Performs assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change

• Completes evaluation and collaborates with hospice intradisciplinary group on the plan of care

• Treats patients to relieve pain, maintain function, and maintain comfort using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.

• Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy

• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care

• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices

• Listens to patient and family members

• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines

• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education

• Maintains active PT license in state of employment

• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed

• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings

• Participates in orientation/training of new employees

• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company

• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.

• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.

• Documents all aspects of visits within 24 hours of visit.

• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.

• Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment.

We are proud to be part of the Alternate Solutions Health Network family.

We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.  Apply today!

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.