Physical Therapist – Assured Home Health – LHC Group – Everett, WA

Assured Home Health is hiring a Physical Therapist to join our team in Arlington!
The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT, RPT) in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient’s well-being, and evaluates the patient’s progress.
Assured Home Health, a part of LHC Group, is the preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians and families nationwide. From home health and hospice care to long-term acute care and community-based services, we deliver high-quality, cost-effective care that empowers patients to manage their health at home. Hospitals and health systems around the country have partnered with LHC Group to deliver patient-centered care in the home. More hospitals, physicians and families choose LHC Group, because we are united by a single, shared purpose: It’s all about helping people.
LHC Group has received a A+ Culture score and won the following awards: 2021 Best Teams/Sales, 2021 Best Teams/Operations, 2021 Best Company/Outlook, 2020 Best Company for Women and 2020 Best Company Culture.
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LHC Group is a national Home Health organization with over 800 agencies with 28,000 employees in 37 states.

Providing excellent benefits: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, HSA/FSA, 401K, short term & long term disability, tuition reimbursement, PTO and continuing education.

Our positions offers flexible schedules!

Essential Functions

Evaluates the patient’s functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Observes and reports the patient’s response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation.
Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
May supervise home health aides in lieu of a RN if physical therapy is the only skilled service being provided and if allowed per state regulation.
Provides supervision of the PTA as per LHC policy.
Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on patient’s condition at least every 60 days.
Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership.
Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.
All other duties as assigned.

Education & Experience

Licensure Requirements

Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
Current CPR certification required.
Must have a current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.

Additional State Requirements