Careage Home Health - Pierce/Thurston County is seeking a Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team serving Thurston County. This position is a great opportunity to grow your PT skillset while providing essential one-on-one care to individuals in the home care setting. Join our team of dedicated Physical therapists today to begin helping people live their best life.
We offer a competitive hourly rate for all patient visits, documentation & travel time! This position will travel throughout Pierce and Thurston Counties.
A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.
Summary of Responsibilities:
Travel within Thurston County to provide care on an intermittent basis in patients' homes.
Provide physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services.
Work in conjunction with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
Direct and supervise Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide, as assigned.
Take initial patient history and make initial evaluation.
Consult with physicians regarding change in treatment.
Instruct patients and family in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition.
Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
Requirements
Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Currently licensed as a physical therapist in the state of Washington.
Two (2) years' experience as a physical therapist, preferred.
Home Health experience, preferred.
Detail oriented, self motivated and capable of efficient time management.
Critical thinker capable of working collaboratively with a team.
Valid WA State driver's license.
To help ensure the safety of Careage's vulnerable resident/patient populations, we require post-offer proof and/or completion of COVID-19 vaccination. Any requests to be exempted from these requirements will be reviewed and determined on a case-by-case basis.
Employee Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life & AD&D Insurance, voluntary STD, LTD, 401k with employer match, 16 days Paid Time Off and holidays, WA & CA Paid Sick Leave and discretionary bonuses. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit
Why work with us?
Our employees are more than just coworkers - they are family - just like our patients! Working at Careage Home Health, you will be provided ample opportunities to grow both personally and professionally. You will also be working alongside individuals who share the same passion and commitment to providing exceptional healthcare, service, and life enrichment to our patients. Our culture is one that encourages, supports, and celebrates our diversity and looks to expand and build it constantly. Join us!
About Careage Home Health
Careage Home Health provides at home care for patients that reside within King, Pierce, and Thurston Counties in Washington State. Our team of caregivers, nurses and therapists work with the guidance and collaboration of the patient's medical team to provide the services needed for their recovery. For more information, visit
About Careage
Careage is a leading provider of senior-focused construction, management, and health care services throughout the United States. They are committed to providing exceptional services to a wide variety of clients, including hospitals, medical clinics, skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facilities, Assisted Living communities, Memory Care centers, and retirement communities. For more Careage news, go to .
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $51.00 - $62.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Referral program
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Geriatrics
Home Health
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Work Location: In person
