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Alternate Solutions Health Network

Forms strategic post-acute care partnerships for growth

Physical Therapist

Rehabilitation TherapiesUpdated on Nov 6
Full-timeAkron, OH, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least one year of experience as a physical therapist in an acute setting is required.
  • Home care experience is desired.
  • Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, families, physicians, and co-workers.
  • Must know therapy best practices and make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
  • Must be able to identify situations and handle them with an appropriate solution.
  • Must be detail-oriented and observant, and able to prioritize work and be timely.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and auto insurance with the employee listed as a driver.
  • Must maintain an active physical therapist license in the state of employment.
  • Must be able to read, speak, and write English.
  • Must meet the listed physical demands, including frequent lifting of up to 50 pounds, driving, and regular walking, bending, standing, sitting, reaching, and climbing.

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled physical therapy in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician.
  • Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and appropriate agency staff.
  • Perform OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and adjust the plan as needs change.
  • Develop and follow plans of care, evaluating patient responses and medical conditions and making adjustments as needed.
  • Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, and water.
  • Arrange outpatient services that cannot be provided in the patient’s home.
  • Promote continuity of care through appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
  • Counsel patients and families about the disease or injury and its management throughout physical therapy.
  • Incorporate patients and families in developing the plan of care.
  • Instruct patients and family members in proper use of equipment, including wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic or orthotic devices.
  • Use the durable medical equipment department and/or a medical social worker to ensure patients and families understand their financial responsibility for needed equipment.
  • Help decrease rehospitalizations by teaching patients preventative measures and supporting informed decisions.
  • Listen to patients and family members.
  • Oversee and supervise therapy services provided to patients by physical therapist assistants and, when appropriate, nurse assistants.
  • Communicate supervisory visit results to physical therapist assistants and home health aides.
  • Complete clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocols and Medicare and federal guidelines.
  • Document all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
  • Complete chart audits at the agency site as requested.
  • Communicate needed changes to the scheduler.
  • Participate in on-call requirements and case conferences.
  • Attend in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings.
  • Participate in orientation and training of new employees.
  • Maintain a professional appearance as a company representative and follow agency policies and procedures.
  • Drive to patients’ primary locations for scheduled visits and attend assigned visit locations daily.
  • Complete and submit documentation for subsequent, discharge, evaluation/recertification, resumption-of-care, and start-of-care visits within 24 hours, and submit required documentation within company deadlines.
  • Perform duties within the scope of practice for a licensed physical therapist under the rules of the state of employment.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • Home care experience is desired.

About the Company

Alternate Solutions Health Network

Forms strategic post-acute care partnerships for growth

Alternate Solutions Health Network forms strategic post-acute care partnerships for healthcare providers to grow revenue, improve outcomes, and ensure compliance. It starts with market analysis to identify weaknesses and opportunities, then designs partnerships that align culturally and operationally with the partner and coordinates post-acute services like rehabilitation and home health. The company differentiates itself through a specialized focus on post-acute care, a strong emphasis on cultural alignment, and an experienced team delivering practical guidance. Its goal is to help partners expand post-acute offerings, boost efficiency, profitability, and quality outcomes while maintaining compliance.

Company size
501-1,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Kettering, OH
Founded
1999

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