Rainier Home Health is a Home Health Agency based out of Auburn, WA that provides home healthcare services to patients in King County. Rainier is committed to establishing a team of the best nurses, therapists, and other skilled professionals in order to bring about our mission of providing Life Changing Service. 

Rainier Home Health Services:

• Skilled Nursing
• Physical Therapy 
• Occupational Therapy
• Speech Therapy
• Social Work
• Wound Care
• Disease and Pain Management
• Medication Management
• Patient Education to promote self-management

Physical Therapist serving South King County

Locations: Federal Way, Auburn, Des Moines, Kent, Covington, Maple Valley, Black Diamond and Enumclaw

The Physical Therapist contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the personnel services agreement.

PT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides physical therapy services to patients
  according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not
  be limited to:

  • Assessing and evaluating
    therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the
    development of the total plan of care.
    Evaluates home environment.

  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait,
    ROM—potential for rehab.

  • Directing physical therapy treatment.

  • Instructing patients and families/caregivers
    in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

  • Determining priority needs for physical
    therapy

  • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to
    treatment or changes in condition.

• Initiates physical therapy program and
  instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of
  physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as
  instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the
  patient by participating in case conferences.

• May train patient in the use of prosthetic
  device.

• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs
  for other home health services and refers

• as necessary.

• Prepares and submits clinical and progress
  summaries based on the attainment of goals.

• Participates in discharge planning for
  patient.

• Prepares and submits a clinical progress
  summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.

• Provides physical therapy consultation to home
  families/caregivers when indicated.

• Provides in-service education programs for
  nursing organization personnel as needed.

• Participates in peer consultation process.

• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants
  according to organization policy and state regulations.

• When therapy is the only skilled service,
  instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or
  master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist
  within the State, if applicable.

• Two years of appropriate experience as a
  physical therapist. Community/home
  health experience is preferred.

• Demonstrates good verbal and written
  communication and organization skills.

• Possesses and maintains current CPR
  certification.

• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile
  that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in
  good working order.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job.  The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Rainier Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

We offer a high level of benefits offered, to review please visit: www.ensignbenefits.com for further information.