Physical Therapist

Do you have home health experience and are you looking for something different in your career? Our passion for patient care is second to none and we are currently hiring! Alana offers competitive pay; benefits package for Full Time employees includes health and welfare benefits, company paid long term disability, 401k retirement plan with generous company match and more. Part Time employees enjoy participation in our 401k retirement plan as well!

Alana Healthcare and Preferred Home Health Providers is currently hiring Full Time, Part Time and PRN Physical Therapists in Leesburg. As a Physical Therapist with Alana, you will build personal relationships with patients and must have a passion for patient care.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
• Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary.
• Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy.
• Assist the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
• Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore functional and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.
• Consult and familiarize staff regarding the established plan.
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program.
• Provide the equipment required to carry out the plan.
• Prepare an assessment of the patient's condition and periodic evaluations and summaries.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals as per agency policy.

Requirements

• Active Physical Therapist License to practice in the State of Florida.
• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Must have at least one year of institutional/home health experience.
• Current CPR certification
• Self-driven and accountable to provide excellent patient care and attention to detail.
• Must have reliable transportation and possess a valid driver's license, suitable driving history, insurance and be insurable (without conditions) by Company's insurance carrier.
• As a condition of employment, must successfully complete background check including but not limited to criminal history, national sex registry clearance, OIG clearance and character references Preferred experience in a home health environment.