Home Health Physical Therapist
Asheville, NC
Host Healthcare
4x10 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,296/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown4x10 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Description
Physical Therapist (PT) - Travel Position
Location: Asheville, North Carolina (Services provided in Macon County, NC)
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Information
- Setting: Home Health and Hospice care, patients seen in their personal homes or assisted living facilities
- Number of Beds: Approximately 70 patients served by multiple disciplines
- Staffing: About 25 staff members including PTs, PTAs, OTs, RNs, CNAs, and Social Workers
- Shift: Day shift, office hours 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Monday-Friday; nurse on call 24/7
- Patient Ratios: Approximately 6 visit equivalents per day
- EMR System: Cerner
Job Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapist license in North Carolina
- Physical Therapist with a minimum of 2 years of experience, including experience within the last year
- BLS certification
- Experience in a Home Health setting, including completing OASIS Assessments
Typical Duties
- Comprehensive assessments and evaluations
- Treatment and care planning
- Oversight of PTAs
- Patient population primarily geriatric, including post-acute treatment of total hip and knee arthroplasty (THA/TKA) patients, and patients with chronic illnesses and multiple comorbidities
Work Environment & Culture
- Friendly, easy-going personality preferred
- Comfortable visiting patients in their homes
- Acceptance and friendliness towards diverse patients and staff
- Dress code: Business casual, closed-toed shoes; scrubs not required
- Weekends: On-call or weekend work only as needed, not routine
Additional Notes
- Floating to other areas is not required
- Unit policies and guidelines will be discussed during the interview process
Employer
Host Healthcare
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At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Asheville, NC
As a Travel Physical Therapist in Asheville, NC here's what you should know:- Slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages may be slightly lower than in some larger cities, but they generally match up well with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 84°F and lows around 63°F.
- Winter highs average around 47°F with lows around 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car friendliness with easy access to highways and parking.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Asheville is known for its diversity and has a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of pollen in the area.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of several healthcare facilities.
- Abundance of restaurants, vibrant art and music scenes, various sports activities, and ample outdoor opportunities such as hiking, camping, and river activities.
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