Expedient Home Health is a dedicated group of health care professionals committed to improving the lives of our patients. We do this through teamwork and by providing quality care in nursing and therapy services to enable patients to stay in their homes, offering them a level of independence they may not otherwise have. Share in our success.

Expedient sets itself apart in the home health industry in many ways. Three key components are therapy services, continuing education and compliance. We offer a full range of physical, occupational and speech therapy using evidence-based pathways to ensure the most appropriate care is delivered. We believe that we have a responsibility as an agency to help our staff remain on the forefront of care techniques and cutting edge technology. Expedient also strives to stay ahead of compliance changes. We are CMS Medicare ready and have staff dedicated to managing change to keep up with regulations.

Physical Therapist

 Reporting directly to the Director of Rehab, this registered and technically savvy individual delivers the best possible service by providing coordinated care to patients of all age groups.  Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore and maintain patient well being.  Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program bases on the medical referral and their evaluation.  Also collaborates with interdisciplinary and patient care teams.

Position Functions

• Perform clinical assessment; identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.  Revise POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients needs and desires
• Applies concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating and performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
• Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board
• Assist and instruct patient and family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities 
• Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc. in a safe manner
• Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies
• Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency

Soft Skill Requirements

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to use discretion concerning sensitive information and adhere to HIPAA.
• Caring and compassionate attitude
• Ability to work on own initiative within clearly defined parameters.
• Ability to carry out designated tasks including reporting outcome of actions taken.
• Good organizational and time-management skills.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy and appropriate licenses and certifications (PT)
• 2+ years of experience in home health care industry
• Knowledge and experience of relevant software applications for communicating with field staff
• Proficient in spelling, punctuation, grammar and other English language skills
• Bilingual a plus

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.