AlpineCare

Physical Therapist Per Visit

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Oct 31

Full-timeLapeer, MI, USA

About the Job

Requirements

A current unencumbered state professional license is required.
Active CPR certification is required.
A valid driver's license and good driving record are required.
An automobile must be available for work.
One year of experience as a home care professional physical therapist and competence in comprehensive assessment and OASIS are preferred.
The ability to make sound professional clinical judgments is required.
The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans is required.
Proficiency in clinical skills is required.
Proficiency using a personal computer, including email, clinical, word-processing, and spreadsheet software, is required.
The ability to drive 2–4 hours per day is required.
The role requires lifting 40 pounds from floor to shoulder and repetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of hands.
The role requires maintaining a productivity level of 90%.

Responsibilities

Admit patients eligible for home care services within 24–48 hours under physician orders.
Assess and evaluate patient needs and problems, and identify mutually agreed-upon goals with patients.
Report patient status and the need for other disciplines to the agency Clinical Supervisor and referring physician.
Report to the assigned follow-up Clinician as indicated.
Develop patient care plans addressing identified patient problems and goals.
Update care plans on an ongoing basis, revising and resolving patient problems and goals as changes occur or at recertification.
Complete admission paperwork, including checklists, and submit it to the Clinical Supervisor according to agency policy.
Provide physical therapy services, including assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching, and training activities, as outlined in the patient Plan of Care.
Provide physical therapist visits according to the visit schedule and notify the agency of any need to alter the schedule.
Report significant findings to the patient's physician and Clinical Supervisor as they occur.
Reassess patients for effectiveness relative to goals, continuation or discontinuation of service, changes to goals or care plan, and objective evidence or statements of expected continued progress toward goals every 30 days.
Submit completed physical therapist visit notes, communication notes, and home health aide supervisory notes according to agency policy and on designated days as requested by the Clinical Supervisor.
Submit change orders according to agency policy.
Supervise the home health aide in place of a registered nurse when nursing services are not currently being provided.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as applicable and comply with applicable rules, regulations, codes of ethics, guidelines, and federal, state, and local laws concerning physical therapy practice.
Perform all OASIS time-point assessments according to Medicare criteria and agency policy and procedure.
Maintain open communication with all members of the continuum of care team.
Serve as a preceptor during orientation of new physical therapy staff when requested.
Attend staff meetings, team conferences, and educational in-services as required by the agency.
Participate in the Process Improvement program by assisting with data collection and serving on the PI team when requested.
Participate in discharge planning according to Medicare criteria and agency policy and procedure.
Follow agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties assigned by the Administrator.
Ensure use of the 4Ms—What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility—and provide Age-Friendly Care.

Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals’ goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient’s priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability.

We’re building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you’re excited to shape the future of home-based care, here’s what the role involves.

Coverage Areas Needed: Otter Lake, Columbiaville, Fostoria, North Branch, Mayville, Lapeer County to Imlay City

POSITION OVERVIEW
The Physical Therapist Per Visit provides physical therapy services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the physician's order, admits patients eligible for home care services within 24-48 hours

Assess and evaluates patient needs/problems, identifies mutually agreed upon goals with patients
Reports patient status and need for other disciplines to agency Clinical Supervisor and referring physician
Reports to assigned follow-up Clinician as indicated

Develops patient care plan that specifically addresses identified patient problems and goals
Updates care plans on an ongoing basis; revises and resolves patient problems and goals as changes occur and/or at recertification

Completes admission paperwork to include checklist and submits to Clinical Supervisor per agency policy

Provides physical therapist services including assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care

Provides Physical therapist visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter schedule in any way
Reports significant findings to patient's physician and Clinical Supervisor as they occur
Re-assess patient for effectiveness related to goals, continuing or discontinuing service, changes to goals or care plan update, objective evidence or statement of expectation of continued progress toward goals every 30 days

Submits completed physical therapist visit notes; communication notes and home health aide supervisory notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical Supervisor
Submits change orders per agency policy
May supervise the home health aide in lieu of a registered nurse if no nursing services are currently being provided
Supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant(s) as applicable and adheres to all rules, regulations, code of ethics, guidelines, and codes in federal, state, and local laws which are concerned with the practice of physical therapy
Performs all OASIS time point assessments per Medicare Criteria and per agency policy and procedure
Maintains open lines of communications to all members of the continuum of care team
Acts as a preceptor in the orientation of new physical therapy staff as requested
Attends staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services per agency requirements
Participates in Process Improvement (PI) program by assisting with collection of data and serves on PI team upon request
Participates in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria and agency policy and procedure
Follows agency policies and procedures
Performs these and all other duties as assigned by the Administrator
Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulder
Repetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of hands.
Maintains a productivity level of 90%
Responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly Care
Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

A current unencumbered State professional license
Active CPR Certification
Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
An automobile to be used for work
One year experience as a home care professional physical therapist and competent in performing comprehensive assessment and OASIS preferred
The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
Proficiency in clinical skills
Proficiency in personal computer use, including email, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Ability to drive in a car 2-4 hours per day

Perks and Benefits (What we offer):

Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options
Career growth and development
Mentorship and continued learning opportunities
Engaging and mission driven workplace
401(k) matching
Mileage reimbursement (if eligible)

Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Company

AlpineCare

Company size: Not listed
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Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: London, United Kingdom
Founded: 2006

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