Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Company: Wesley At-home
Location: Kent
Posted on: May 6, 2025

Job Description:

As a service organization, Wesley selects employees who bring our mission to promise. When you become a member of the Wesley team, you contribute to the active lifestyle, high quality of care and other services we provide older adults at our award-winning communities or other residence. Our workforce is as diverse as our services, which include independent living, assisted living, Catered Living, memory care, skilled nursing, rehabilitation, hospice, home care and home health.Our Total Rewards philosophy is a balanced approach that meets the needs of employees on their career journey whether they are just joining the workforce or nearing retirement. We evaluate our Total Rewards offerings annually to provide benefits employees would find meaningful. In addition to competitive wages and a commitment to pay equity, we offer the following benefits and other compensation:* Employees, and their families if elected, can participate in medical and vision insurance (full time and ACA eligible), dental (full time) and group life (employee only for full time, excludes part-time and on-call staff).* We offer a combined paid time off (PTO) policy which incorporates state paid sick leave with company paid time off at an accrual rate of 0.0607 per hour worked, equivalent to 120 hours of PTO at 2,080 hours worked in a year. We also offer 6 Paid Holidays (8 hours for full time and 6 hours for part time per event, excludes on-call staff) and 1 Personal Holiday of Choice per year (excludes on-call staff).* Retirement planning is encouraged through our 403(b) plan that includes a generous 100% company match on the first 4% of earnings an employee contributes. There is a 5-year vesting schedule on the company match, and minors are ineligible for the company match.* A food and beverage discount of 50% is available to all employees at any Wesley bistro. Employees are also eligible for On-Demand Pay with Dayforce Wallet. Minors need parental consent to access this benefit.* To assist employees with challenges outside of the workplace, Wesley offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which is 100% company paid. Additionally, Wesley Community Foundation provides grants to qualifying employees as detailed in the plan summary.* Lastly, the efforts and contributions of our valued employees are celebrated in our best-in-class recognition and reward platform, Inspire. Points earned for various reasons may be redeemed for a variety of merchandise, gift cards, tickets, travel and other experiences selected by the employee.This summary is intended to reflect the most reasonable and genuinely expected offering of benefits and other compensation for the posted job. The official website for all Wesley job postings is https://wesleychoice.org/careers/. Wesley is not responsible for content on third-party job boards. Salary ranges, benefits and other compensation are subject to change.Enrich the lives of older adults through community, choice, and continuing care in the Physical Therapist (PT) role. In this unique and rewarding role, you will help patients improve mobility, manage pain, and maintain independencewhile also supporting comfort and quality of life for those in hospice. The Physical Therapist is solely responsible for evaluating and diagnosing a patient, preparing a treatment plan and therapeutic goals, including determining number and frequency of visits providing or supervising all care, and determining appropriate discharge of a patient. Youll work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to ensure that care is personalized, holistic, and aligned with each patients values and goals. Find your sense of belonging at Wesley!You will provide continuing care through these responsibilitiesEssential functions of this position include the following.* Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans based on physical, emotional, and functional needs.* Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative and/or functional status; participate in the development of the total plan of care.* Assess for muscle strength, mobility gait, ROM-potential for rehab.* Determine priority needs for therapy patients.* Initiate Physical Therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the Physical Therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.* Evaluate the home environment for safety.* Deliver physical therapy services in patient homes, focused on restoring function, mobility, and quality of life.* Educate patients, families, and caregivers on therapy goals, exercises, and techniques for safety and independence.* Collaborate closely with nurses, social workers, chaplains, physicians, and other team members (as needed).* Monitor and document patient progress, revising care plans as needed; participate in discharge planning.* May train patient in the use of prosthetic and/or orthotic devices.* Strictly follows infection control procedures and safety policies.* Adequately supervise patient care given by assistive personnel such as Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) in accordance with regulations and company leadership principles.* Maintain compliance with all federal, state, and organizational policies, including those of the Washington State Department of Health.* Participate in staff meetings, training, and quality improvement initiatives.* Participate in continuing education to stay informed of trends, practice developments and maintain licensing requirements.Our requirements and qualifications for success* Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program (DPT or MPT).* Current Washington State Physical Therapist license in good standing.* 0-2 years' of experience* Current CPR BLS certification.* Experience in Home Health and/or Hospice is highly valued.* Reliable transportation, valid drivers license, and proof of auto insurance.* Basic proficiency with electronic medical record systems (EMR).* Compassionate, patient-centered care mindset.* Strong clinical judgment and ability to make ethical decisions.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively.* Excellent communication, prioritization and time management skills.* Respectful and sensitive to patient cultural, spiritual, and emotional needs.Physical, environmental, and mental requirements* The ability to listen to, understand and communicate information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.* The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.* The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without 'giving out' or fatiguing.* The ability to lift up to 50 lbs.* The ability to function in other peoples home setting which can vary widely with the course of a day or week.* Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job.* Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.Salary Range: $96,800 to $120,150 per yearREQ Code #WHHPJSC:by Jobble

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