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Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant - $5k Sign On Bonus
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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program for field roles
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
Key Responsibilities
The Physical Therapy Assistant administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician or advanced practice practitioner’s orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Home Health leadership team.
In this role you will be responsible for:
- Provides direct physical therapy services planned, delegated and supervised according to directions of physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
- May treat patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
- Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation, gait, and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.
- Utilizes physical agents, including but not limited to heat, cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage.
- Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition.
- Instructs patients and families in care and use of DME.
- Maintains necessary records; clinical, conference, and progress notes, which will be incorporated into the patient's clinical record in prescribed time frames
Required Qualifications
- Successful completion of a physical therapy assistant program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Physical Therapy Assistant License recognized in the state in which practicing
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the adult and geriatric populations
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
- Able to assess data reflecting the client's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to their age-specific needs
- Demonstrates computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively
- Reliable transportation and valid automobile insurance
Desired Qualifications
- 2 years experience working as a Physical Therapy Assistant-hospital and/or home care experience preferred
Location
- Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
- Main Service Area: Jackson and surrounding
Hours
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
- Weekend rotation
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Apply to Optimal CareHome Health Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus!
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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program for field roles
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
This position has a $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
About the Role
Help patients reclaim their independence and mobility in the place they call home. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness - working one-on-one in their home environments to restore function, relieve pain, and maximize their quality of life. This role is perfect for a licensed PT who values autonomy, enjoys problem-solving in varied home settings, and finds deep satisfaction in seeing patients progress from dependence to independence. You'll have the time and flexibility to truly know your patients, adapt treatments to their unique environments, and make a lasting impact on their recovery journeys.
What You'll Do
Provide Comprehensive Physical Therapy
- Conduct thorough assessments of functional level, muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and transfer capabilities
- Evaluate home environments and identify barriers to desired outcomes
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and maintain maximum performance
- Use appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities, and procedures to relieve pain and improve function
- Minimize residual physical disabilities and work toward optimal patient outcomes
Assess and Plan Patient Care
- Perform OASIS assessments at appropriate time points (start of care, reassessments, discharge, significant changes)
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams in developing and revising comprehensive care plans
- Set realistic, measurable goals that address patients' functional needs
- Assess ongoing rehabilitation and equipment needs throughout the episode of care
- Identify when referrals to other disciplines are needed
Educate and Empower Patients
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers techniques to continue therapy between visits
- Instruct on proper use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment
- Promote disease prevention and injury management strategies
- Work toward eventual patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goal
- Provide education on fall prevention and home safety modifications
Collaborate with the Care Team
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, OTs, MSWs, and other healthcare professionals
- Attend and initiate patient care conferences for complex cases
- Communicate patient progress, reactions to treatment, and condition changes promptly
- Supervise physical therapy assistants and aides as appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and QAPI activities
Maintain Clinical Excellence
- Complete accurate, timely documentation including OASIS assessments within agency timeframes
- Submit start of care paperwork electronically within 24 hours of initial visit
- Monitor and report signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition
- Stay current with physical therapy trends, best practices, and home health regulations
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current state license as a Physical Therapist
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
- Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
- Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
Preferred Qualifications
- Home health experience
- OASIS certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience with Medicare home health documentation
Essential Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort evaluating and adapting to varied home environments
- Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams
What Makes You Successful
You're a skilled physical therapist who thrives on autonomy and variety. You enjoy the challenge of adapting evidence-based treatments to diverse home settings - from well-equipped houses to more challenging environments - always finding creative solutions to help patients progress.
You're an excellent teacher who can break down complex movement patterns and exercises into terms patients and families can understand and replicate. You recognize that your success isn't measured just by what happens during your visits, but by how well patients can continue their progress independently between sessions.
You're comfortable working one-on-one with patients for extended periods, building rapport while maintaining professional boundaries. You understand that home health PT requires flexibility - adapting to schedule changes, varying patient conditions, and the unique dynamics of providing care in someone's personal space.
You're organized and detail-oriented, able to manage your schedule, complete thorough OASIS documentation, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams while staying focused on what matters most: helping patients regain their independence and function.
Why Join Us?
Home health physical therapy offers unparalleled professional satisfaction. You'll have the time to truly know your patients, the autonomy to design and implement treatment plans, and the privilege of seeing remarkable transformations as patients progress from inability to independence.
We provide comprehensive orientation including OASIS training, ongoing clinical support from experienced managers, and opportunities for professional development. You'll work with a collaborative team that values your clinical expertise and supports your success in the field.
Professional Growth:
- OASIS certification training and support
- Continuing education opportunities
- Clinical mentorship and consultation
- Exposure to diverse patient populations and conditions
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Work Environment and Schedule
This position requires daily travel to patient homes and residential facilities within your service area, with occasional office meetings. You'll work independently during home visits while staying connected to your care team through regular communication and care conferences.
Schedule flexibility is important as you'll adapt to patient needs, new admissions, and changing conditions. Most visits occur during standard business hours, though some flexibility for patient availability may be needed. Physical demands include standing, bending, demonstrating exercises, and assisting with patient mobility.
Ready to Transform Lives at Home?
If you're a licensed physical therapist who wants the autonomy of home health practice and the satisfaction of helping patients achieve meaningful functional gains in their own environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Location
- Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
- Main Service Area: Monroe and surrounding area
Hours
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Ready to apply?
Apply to Optimal CareHome Health Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus!
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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
This position has a $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
About the Role
Help patients reclaim their independence and mobility in the place they call home. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness - working one-on-one in their home environments to restore function, relieve pain, and maximize their quality of life. This role is perfect for a licensed PT who values autonomy, enjoys problem-solving in varied home settings, and finds deep satisfaction in seeing patients progress from dependence to independence. You'll have the time and flexibility to truly know your patients, adapt treatments to their unique environments, and make a lasting impact on their recovery journeys.
What You'll Do
Provide Comprehensive Physical Therapy
- Conduct thorough assessments of functional level, muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and transfer capabilities
- Evaluate home environments and identify barriers to desired outcomes
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and maintain maximum performance
- Use appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities, and procedures to relieve pain and improve function
- Minimize residual physical disabilities and work toward optimal patient outcomes
Assess and Plan Patient Care
- Perform OASIS assessments at appropriate time points (start of care, reassessments, discharge, significant changes)
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams in developing and revising comprehensive care plans
- Set realistic, measurable goals that address patients' functional needs
- Assess ongoing rehabilitation and equipment needs throughout the episode of care
- Identify when referrals to other disciplines are needed
Educate and Empower Patients
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers techniques to continue therapy between visits
- Instruct on proper use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment
- Promote disease prevention and injury management strategies
- Work toward eventual patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goal
- Provide education on fall prevention and home safety modifications
Collaborate with the Care Team
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, OTs, MSWs, and other healthcare professionals
- Attend and initiate patient care conferences for complex cases
- Communicate patient progress, reactions to treatment, and condition changes promptly
- Supervise physical therapy assistants and aides as appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and QAPI activities
Maintain Clinical Excellence
- Complete accurate, timely documentation including OASIS assessments within agency timeframes
- Submit start of care paperwork electronically within 24 hours of initial visit
- Monitor and report signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition
- Stay current with physical therapy trends, best practices, and home health regulations
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current state license as a Physical Therapist
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
- Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
- Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
Preferred Qualifications
- Home health experience
- OASIS certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience with Medicare home health documentation
Essential Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort evaluating and adapting to varied home environments
- Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams
What Makes You Successful
You're a skilled physical therapist who thrives on autonomy and variety. You enjoy the challenge of adapting evidence-based treatments to diverse home settings - from well-equipped houses to more challenging environments - always finding creative solutions to help patients progress.
You're an excellent teacher who can break down complex movement patterns and exercises into terms patients and families can understand and replicate. You recognize that your success isn't measured just by what happens during your visits, but by how well patients can continue their progress independently between sessions.
You're comfortable working one-on-one with patients for extended periods, building rapport while maintaining professional boundaries. You understand that home health PT requires flexibility - adapting to schedule changes, varying patient conditions, and the unique dynamics of providing care in someone's personal space.
You're organized and detail-oriented, able to manage your schedule, complete thorough OASIS documentation, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams while staying focused on what matters most: helping patients regain their independence and function.
Why Join Us?
Home health physical therapy offers unparalleled professional satisfaction. You'll have the time to truly know your patients, the autonomy to design and implement treatment plans, and the privilege of seeing remarkable transformations as patients progress from inability to independence.
We provide comprehensive orientation including OASIS training, ongoing clinical support from experienced managers, and opportunities for professional development. You'll work with a collaborative team that values your clinical expertise and supports your success in the field.
Professional Growth:
- OASIS certification training and support
- Continuing education opportunities
- Clinical mentorship and consultation
- Exposure to diverse patient populations and conditions
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Work Environment and Schedule
This position requires daily travel to patient homes and residential facilities within your service area, with occasional office meetings. You'll work independently during home visits while staying connected to your care team through regular communication and care conferences.
Schedule flexibility is important as you'll adapt to patient needs, new admissions, and changing conditions. Most visits occur during standard business hours, though some flexibility for patient availability may be needed. Physical demands include standing, bending, demonstrating exercises, and assisting with patient mobility.
Ready to Transform Lives at Home?
If you're a licensed physical therapist who wants the autonomy of home health practice and the satisfaction of helping patients achieve meaningful functional gains in their own environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Location
- Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
- Main Service Area: Jackson and surrounding area
Hours
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Ready to apply?
Apply to Optimal CareHome Health Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
Share this job
Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
This position has a $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
About the Role
Help patients reclaim their independence and mobility in the place they call home. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness - working one-on-one in their home environments to restore function, relieve pain, and maximize their quality of life. This role is perfect for a licensed PT who values autonomy, enjoys problem-solving in varied home settings, and finds deep satisfaction in seeing patients progress from dependence to independence. You'll have the time and flexibility to truly know your patients, adapt treatments to their unique environments, and make a lasting impact on their recovery journeys.
What You'll Do
Provide Comprehensive Physical Therapy
- Conduct thorough assessments of functional level, muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and transfer capabilities
- Evaluate home environments and identify barriers to desired outcomes
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and maintain maximum performance
- Use appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities, and procedures to relieve pain and improve function
- Minimize residual physical disabilities and work toward optimal patient outcomes
Assess and Plan Patient Care
- Perform OASIS assessments at appropriate time points (start of care, reassessments, discharge, significant changes)
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams in developing and revising comprehensive care plans
- Set realistic, measurable goals that address patients' functional needs
- Assess ongoing rehabilitation and equipment needs throughout the episode of care
- Identify when referrals to other disciplines are needed
Educate and Empower Patients
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers techniques to continue therapy between visits
- Instruct on proper use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment
- Promote disease prevention and injury management strategies
- Work toward eventual patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goal
- Provide education on fall prevention and home safety modifications
Collaborate with the Care Team
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, OTs, MSWs, and other healthcare professionals
- Attend and initiate patient care conferences for complex cases
- Communicate patient progress, reactions to treatment, and condition changes promptly
- Supervise physical therapy assistants and aides as appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and QAPI activities
Maintain Clinical Excellence
- Complete accurate, timely documentation including OASIS assessments within agency timeframes
- Submit start of care paperwork electronically within 24 hours of initial visit
- Monitor and report signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition
- Stay current with physical therapy trends, best practices, and home health regulations
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current state license as a Physical Therapist
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
- Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
- Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
Preferred Qualifications
- Home health experience
- OASIS certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience with Medicare home health documentation
Essential Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort evaluating and adapting to varied home environments
- Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams
What Makes You Successful
You're a skilled physical therapist who thrives on autonomy and variety. You enjoy the challenge of adapting evidence-based treatments to diverse home settings - from well-equipped houses to more challenging environments - always finding creative solutions to help patients progress.
You're an excellent teacher who can break down complex movement patterns and exercises into terms patients and families can understand and replicate. You recognize that your success isn't measured just by what happens during your visits, but by how well patients can continue their progress independently between sessions.
You're comfortable working one-on-one with patients for extended periods, building rapport while maintaining professional boundaries. You understand that home health PT requires flexibility - adapting to schedule changes, varying patient conditions, and the unique dynamics of providing care in someone's personal space.
You're organized and detail-oriented, able to manage your schedule, complete thorough OASIS documentation, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams while staying focused on what matters most: helping patients regain their independence and function.
Why Join Us?
Home health physical therapy offers unparalleled professional satisfaction. You'll have the time to truly know your patients, the autonomy to design and implement treatment plans, and the privilege of seeing remarkable transformations as patients progress from inability to independence.
We provide comprehensive orientation including OASIS training, ongoing clinical support from experienced managers, and opportunities for professional development. You'll work with a collaborative team that values your clinical expertise and supports your success in the field.
Professional Growth:
- OASIS certification training and support
- Continuing education opportunities
- Clinical mentorship and consultation
- Exposure to diverse patient populations and conditions
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Work Environment and Schedule
This position requires daily travel to patient homes and residential facilities within your service area, with occasional office meetings. You'll work independently during home visits while staying connected to your care team through regular communication and care conferences.
Schedule flexibility is important as you'll adapt to patient needs, new admissions, and changing conditions. Most visits occur during standard business hours, though some flexibility for patient availability may be needed. Physical demands include standing, bending, demonstrating exercises, and assisting with patient mobility.
Ready to Transform Lives at Home?
If you're a licensed physical therapist who wants the autonomy of home health practice and the satisfaction of helping patients achieve meaningful functional gains in their own environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Location
- Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
- Main Service Area: Lansing and surrounding area
Hours
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Ready to apply?
Apply to Optimal CareHome Health Physical Therapist - $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
This position has a $10,000 Sign On Bonus!
About the Role
Help patients reclaim their independence and mobility in the place they call home. As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you'll provide comprehensive rehabilitation services to patients recovering from surgery, injury, or illness - working one-on-one in their home environments to restore function, relieve pain, and maximize their quality of life. This role is perfect for a licensed PT who values autonomy, enjoys problem-solving in varied home settings, and finds deep satisfaction in seeing patients progress from dependence to independence. You'll have the time and flexibility to truly know your patients, adapt treatments to their unique environments, and make a lasting impact on their recovery journeys.
What You'll Do
Provide Comprehensive Physical Therapy
- Conduct thorough assessments of functional level, muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and transfer capabilities
- Evaluate home environments and identify barriers to desired outcomes
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans to restore function and maintain maximum performance
- Use appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities, and procedures to relieve pain and improve function
- Minimize residual physical disabilities and work toward optimal patient outcomes
Assess and Plan Patient Care
- Perform OASIS assessments at appropriate time points (start of care, reassessments, discharge, significant changes)
- Collaborate with physicians and care teams in developing and revising comprehensive care plans
- Set realistic, measurable goals that address patients' functional needs
- Assess ongoing rehabilitation and equipment needs throughout the episode of care
- Identify when referrals to other disciplines are needed
Educate and Empower Patients
- Teach patients, families, and caregivers techniques to continue therapy between visits
- Instruct on proper use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment
- Promote disease prevention and injury management strategies
- Work toward eventual patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goal
- Provide education on fall prevention and home safety modifications
Collaborate with the Care Team
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, OTs, MSWs, and other healthcare professionals
- Attend and initiate patient care conferences for complex cases
- Communicate patient progress, reactions to treatment, and condition changes promptly
- Supervise physical therapy assistants and aides as appropriate
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and QAPI activities
Maintain Clinical Excellence
- Complete accurate, timely documentation including OASIS assessments within agency timeframes
- Submit start of care paperwork electronically within 24 hours of initial visit
- Monitor and report signs, symptoms, and changes in patient condition
- Stay current with physical therapy trends, best practices, and home health regulations
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Current state license as a Physical Therapist
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Physical Therapist
- Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
- Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
Preferred Qualifications
- Home health experience
- OASIS certification or willingness to obtain
- Experience with Medicare home health documentation
Essential Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Problem-solving and critical thinking capabilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort evaluating and adapting to varied home environments
- Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and healthcare teams
What Makes You Successful
You're a skilled physical therapist who thrives on autonomy and variety. You enjoy the challenge of adapting evidence-based treatments to diverse home settings - from well-equipped houses to more challenging environments - always finding creative solutions to help patients progress.
You're an excellent teacher who can break down complex movement patterns and exercises into terms patients and families can understand and replicate. You recognize that your success isn't measured just by what happens during your visits, but by how well patients can continue their progress independently between sessions.
You're comfortable working one-on-one with patients for extended periods, building rapport while maintaining professional boundaries. You understand that home health PT requires flexibility - adapting to schedule changes, varying patient conditions, and the unique dynamics of providing care in someone's personal space.
You're organized and detail-oriented, able to manage your schedule, complete thorough OASIS documentation, and coordinate with multidisciplinary teams while staying focused on what matters most: helping patients regain their independence and function.
Why Join Us?
Home health physical therapy offers unparalleled professional satisfaction. You'll have the time to truly know your patients, the autonomy to design and implement treatment plans, and the privilege of seeing remarkable transformations as patients progress from inability to independence.
We provide comprehensive orientation including OASIS training, ongoing clinical support from experienced managers, and opportunities for professional development. You'll work with a collaborative team that values your clinical expertise and supports your success in the field.
Professional Growth:
- OASIS certification training and support
- Continuing education opportunities
- Clinical mentorship and consultation
- Exposure to diverse patient populations and conditions
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Work Environment and Schedule
This position requires daily travel to patient homes and residential facilities within your service area, with occasional office meetings. You'll work independently during home visits while staying connected to your care team through regular communication and care conferences.
Schedule flexibility is important as you'll adapt to patient needs, new admissions, and changing conditions. Most visits occur during standard business hours, though some flexibility for patient availability may be needed. Physical demands include standing, bending, demonstrating exercises, and assisting with patient mobility.
Ready to Transform Lives at Home?
If you're a licensed physical therapist who wants the autonomy of home health practice and the satisfaction of helping patients achieve meaningful functional gains in their own environments, we'd love to hear from you.
Location
- Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
- Main Service Area: Manchester/Chelsea
Hours
- 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
Ready to apply?
Apply to Optimal CareHome Health Registered Nurse - $10,000 Sign On Bonus
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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
Now Hiring: Full Time Registered Nurse
Territory: Lenawee County
Optimal Care is seeking a Full Time Registered Nurse committed to providing the highest quality of care.
We are looking for highly professional, self-motivated RNs who love working with the adult and geriatric homebound population. Home care experience is preferred but not required.
Why join Optimal Care?
- Optimal Care knows you work diligently every day, caring for your patients. Our company is owned by Nurses, so we know the expectations and challenges of being a Home Health Nurse.
- Flexible Schedule
- Mileage Reimbursement
- High Compensation for Clinical Excellence
- Comprehensive Benefit Package (including company paid Short Term Disability and Life Insurance)
- 401K Company Contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
Registered Nurse Responsibilities:
- Provides services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill, in accordance with the plan of treatments signed by the physician and may make the initial evaluation visit to the client. Demonstrates competency in all skills required for the agency.
- Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points. Evaluates and regularly re-evaluates the nursing needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements, and makes necessary revisions to the clients plan of care.
- Initiates diagnostic, preventative, and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate to the clients care and safety. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the client's needs.
- Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or appropriate health professional as often as needed, or upon changes in the client's condition.
- Teaches, supervises, and counsels the client and family regarding home nursing procedures and other care needs as appropriate to the client's condition.
- Coordinates the total plan of care and maintains continuity of care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same clients. Attends client care conferences. Initiates client care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary clients whenever needed.
- Assigns home health aide services to specific patients. Supervises home health aide in alignment with Medicare Conditions of Participation and assesses the client's need for unskilled care and revises plan as appropriate. Communicates changes to the plan of care to the aide, patient/caregiver, and physician.
- Supervises LPN and paraprofessionals providing services.
- Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies. Submits accurate and timely documentation.
- Responsible for following all policies and procedures regarding service delivery, documentation, and care coordination with full compliance. This includes, but not limited to: client education, infection control, management of hazardous wastes, and age specific behaviors for clients.
- Participates in in-service programs and quality improvement initiatives.
- Plans for client discharge from services.
Qualifications:
- Minimum of associate's degree in nursing by accredited program
- Registered Nurse License recognized by the state in which practicing
- Minimum of 1 year experience working as a Registered Nurse preferred
- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the adult and geriatric populations
- Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
- Able to assess data reflecting the client's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to their age-specific needs
- Demonstrates computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively
- Valid Driver's License
- Current Auto Insurance
- Reliable Transportation
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Optimal Care is where your dedication meets a rewarding career.
As a clinician owned and operated company, we create the opportunity and environment for each employee to realize their highest potential while maintaining a personalized focus on our Patients and Families every day. We are the Midwest's premier provider of Physician Services, Home Health, and Hospice Care. Our integrated care delivery model incorporates technology, innovation and best practices. We produce value based outcomes by managing chronic disease process, rehabilitation and end of life care.
We live a simple Mission: Serve Together, Provide Value, and Deliver Exceptional Quality Care.
What does this mean for you? At Optimal Care, you have our resolute commitment to being an exceptional place to work. Your expertise, passion and commitment to exceptional quality care will continue to thrive. With you we can build a remarkable place to work.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Minimum of 3 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Company Vehicle Program
- Mentorship Culture
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Mileage Reimbursement
- Cutting Edge Technology
About the Role
Help people rediscover their ability to do the things that matter most. As a Home Health Occupational Therapist, you'll work one-on-one with patients in their homes - teaching new skills, retraining lost abilities, and creating innovative solutions that enable them to regain independence in their daily activities. This role is perfect for a licensed OT who loves the creativity and problem-solving inherent in occupational therapy and wants the time to truly make a difference. You'll assess each patient's unique home environment, adapt treatments to their specific needs, and watch as they regain the ability to dress themselves, cook meals, and participate in the activities that give their lives meaning.
What You'll Do
Restore Meaningful Function
- Teach new skills or retrain patients in once-familiar daily activities lost due to illness or injury
- Provide therapeutic activities designed to restore function and self-care abilities
- Demonstrate and teach alternate techniques for completing activities of daily living
- Focus on improving fine motor skills, coordination, and cognitive abilities for functional tasks
- Work toward patient and caregiver independence as the ultimate goal
Assess and Create Individualized Plans
- Conduct comprehensive initial and ongoing assessments of functional level using appropriate tests
- Develop and revise treatment plans in consultation with physicians and care team members
- Set realistic, measurable goals that address what matters most to each patient
- Evaluate home environments and identify modifications to support independence
- Assess ongoing care and equipment needs throughout the episode
Provide Adaptive Solutions
- Order and/or fabricate orthotic, adaptive, and assistive devices tailored to patient needs
- Train patients and families in the use of adaptive equipment and assistive technology
- Recommend home modifications and safety equipment to support independence
- Teach proper transfer techniques and positioning strategies
- Design creative solutions to overcome environmental barriers in the home
Educate and Empower
- Instruct patients, families, and caregivers in exercise programs to increase strength and control
- Teach energy conservation and work simplification techniques
- Provide education on disease prevention and injury management
- Counsel families on home rehabilitation procedures and ongoing care needs
- Supervise and instruct occupational therapy assistants in patient-specific care plans
Collaborate with the Care Team
- Coordinate with physicians, nurses, PTs, MSWs, and other healthcare professionals
- Attend and initiate patient care conferences for complex cases
- Make referrals to other disciplines when indicated by patient needs
- Communicate patient progress, reactions to treatment, and condition changes
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and QAPI activities
Maintain Clinical Excellence
- Complete accurate, timely documentation according to agency policies
- Monitor and report changes in patient condition to physicians and care managers
- Stay current with occupational therapy trends and evidence-based practices
- Participate in discharge planning to ensure smooth transitions
- Evaluate outcomes of care and adjust treatment approaches accordingly
What We're Looking For
Required Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited occupational therapy program (ACOTE accredited)
- Current state license as an Occupational Therapist
- Minimum 1 year of experience as a licensed Occupational Therapist
- Reliable transportation with valid automobile insurance
- Willingness to travel daily for home visits within service area
Preferred Qualifications
- Home health experience
- Experience with adaptive equipment and home modifications
- Knowledge of Medicare home health documentation
Essential Skills
- Strong clinical assessment and treatment planning abilities
- Knowledge of medical terminology and home health regulations
- Excellent problem-solving and creative thinking skills
- Strong verbal and written communication abilities
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Organizational skills and attention to detail
- Comfort working in varied home environments
- Interpersonal skills for professional interaction with patients, families, and teams
What Makes You Successful
You're a creative problem-solver who sees possibilities where others see limitations. When a patient can't grip a fork, you don't just prescribe an adaptive utensil - you assess their hand function, consider their specific needs and preferences, and develop a comprehensive approach that might include strengthening exercises, modified techniques, and the right assistive device.
You're passionate about meaningful occupation - understanding that being able to button a shirt or cook a simple meal isn't just about physical function, it's about dignity, independence, and quality of life. You find deep satisfaction in the small victories that mean everything to your patients.
You excel at teaching and can break down complex tasks into manageable steps. You're patient and encouraging, celebrating progress while continuing to challenge patients toward greater independence. You understand that your success is measured not by how many visits you make, but by how well patients can function after you're gone.
You're comfortable with the autonomy of home health practice - managing your schedule, making clinical decisions independently, and adapting your approach to each unique home environment. You're resourceful, able to create effective treatments with whatever is available in the patient's home.
Why Join Us?
Home health occupational therapy offers unparalleled opportunities for meaningful, creative practice. You'll have the time to truly understand each patient's goals, the freedom to design innovative treatment approaches, and the privilege of seeing remarkable functional gains that transform lives.
We provide comprehensive orientation, ongoing clinical support from experienced managers, and opportunities for professional development. You'll work with a collaborative team that values your expertise in helping patients regain independence in the activities that matter most to them.
Professional Growth:
- Continuing education opportunities
- Clinical mentorship and consultation
- Exposure to diverse patient populations and conditions
- Training on adaptive equipment and home modifications
- Participation in quality improvement initiatives
Work Environment and Schedule
This position requires daily travel to patient homes and residential facilities within your service area, with occasional office meetings. You'll work independently during home visits while staying connected to your care team through regular communication and care conferences.
Schedule flexibility is important as you'll adapt to patient needs, new admissions, and changing conditions. Most visits occur during standard business hours, though some flexibility for patient availability may be needed. Physical demands include standing, bending, demonstrating activities, and occasionally assisting with patient mobility.
Ready to Restore Independence?
If you're a licensed occupational therapist who wants the creativity and autonomy of home health practice and the satisfaction of helping patients reclaim their ability to perform meaningful daily activities, we'd love to hear from you.
Location
- Office Location: 801 Rosehill Road, Jackson, MI 49202
- Main Service Area: Livingston County
Hours
- 8:00 an - 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday
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