Physical/Occupation Therapist (PT/OT)

BrightStar Care® provides high-quality home care, assisted living and staffing support to those who need it most. Whether it’s support for a loved one or an organization, we’re here to go above and beyond. We call it “a higher standard.”

Start Your BrightStar Care® Career!

Where we hire amazing and talented people who strive to make every interaction a feel-good moment. BrightStar Care® provides high-quality home care, assisted living and staffing support to those who need it most. Whether it’s support for a loved one or an organization, we’re here to go above and beyond. We call it “A Higher Standard.”

Every day you make a difference in the lives of your clients and their families by meeting their needs and creating moments of joy. So, we believe in rewarding you with competitive pay and benefits, flexibility, and career advantages that make a difference in your life.

If you are looking for an opportunity to serve with passion and compassion, come grow with us and work as many or as few hours as you want with nights, days, weekends, and holidays available. You will be joining the best and the brightest!

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Referral Program
• Weekly Pay with Direct Deposit
• Joint Commission Accredited Employer

Responsibilities (Physical Therapist)

• Work cooperatively with physicians to develop care and treatment plan that is appropriate for client’s home environment, especially as it relates to fall risk, interventions, and home safety
• Assess for muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion and pain and select appropriate treatment and assistive devices, instructing family and caregivers on use of devices
• Report client’s response to treatment or changes in condition to the Director of Nursing and physician
• Initiate physical therapy program and instructs other personnel, including family members and caregivers, in specific phases of physical therapy with which they may assist with the client care
• Prepare clinical and progress summaries, as well as participate in discharge planning. A copy of the summaries will be submitted to the Director of Nursing
• Assess client's ability to return to work.
• Treat clients, families, and staff with courtesy and respect

Responsibilities (Occupational Therapist)

• Conducting physical and psychological assessments of clients and developing or following a treatment plan.
• Assessing home and work environments of clients and deciding what adjustments are needed.
• Advising on adaptive equipment to help clients with daily activities.
• Developing physical rehabilitation programs to help clients regain lost skills.
• Educating caregivers and family members of clients on patient care and use adaptive equipment.
• Evaluating results and progress of occupational therapy on clients.
• Maintaining professional knowledge and the technical progress in order to provide clients with the best treatment program available.
• Complying with federal, state, and local certification requirements.
• Evaluating patient condition regarding physical and basic mental health.

Requirements (Physical Therapist)

• Graduated with a master’s or higher degree in physical therapy from an accredited physical therapy program
• Passed a National Physical Therapy Examination (NPTE) and/or state examination required by the state
• State licensure in state where care is being provided
• Two (2) years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health is preferred
• Adhere to HIPAA and maintain client confidentiality

Requirements (Occupational Therapist)

• A bachelor's degree in occupational therapy from a university certified by the ACOTE (Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education) or AOTA (American -Occupational Therapy Association).
• Certified by the National Board for Certification.
• Compliant with state healthcare regulatory requirements.
• Assess client's ability to return to work.
• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices and rehabilitative programs.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to take care of clients with different personalities.
• Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.
• Ability to assess patient conditions and to work with treatment plans.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.