Physical Therapist
WellCare, Inc.
Colorado Springs, CO
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JOB DETAILS
LOCATION
Colorado Springs, CO
POSTED
30+ days ago
WellCare Pediatric Therapy Specialists is a dedicated, multi-disciplinary team of ABA, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Speech Language Pathology therapists serving the Pikes Peak region. We offer both in-home and clinic-based services, ensuring the most appropriate environment tailored to the families we serve.
Our therapists have access to industry-leading training, continuing education opportunities, personal and professional mentorship, and career advancement. With competitive pay, generous benefits, and flexible work schedules, we ensure that our team can enjoy a long-standing, rewarding career as part of a truly cohesive interdisciplinary team.
We believe in collaboration across all therapy disciplines. Our therapists gain invaluable experience working together with other professionals and have access to co-treatment opportunities. At WellCare, we are committed to achieving the best possible results by ensuring therapists, parents, and children work together as a united team.
Job Description:
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist to join our pediatric therapy practice in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This key role involves overseeing and managing the home health therapy services for our pediatric clients, ensuring the highest quality of care. The ideal candidate will possess excellent leadership skills, a passion for helping others, and the ability to provide personalized care plans for patients in the comfort of their homes.
As a Physical Therapist, you will be part of an interdisciplinary team that collaborates closely with ABA, Physical Therapy, and Speech Therapy professionals to provide comprehensive care for children with developmental delays, including but not limited to Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). This role is focused on helping children ages 0-21 reach their full potential with the possibility overseeing Physical Therapy Assistant and their unique caseload.
Job Duties:
- Perform direct physical therapy services for a caseload of patients.
- Conduct initial assessments of patients to create individualized care plans tailored to each child's needs.
- Coordinate with families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive care.
- Monitor and evaluate patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to meet developmental milestones.
- Employ a variety of instructional techniques to meet the unique needs of each client.
- Collaborate with other therapists and the client's family to implement strategies for effective treatment.
- Maintain accurate records in accordance with company policies and compliance standards.
- Potentially supervise and mentor a PTA per Medicare home health standards which includes direct treatment of the assistant's caseload intermittently and completion of required comprehensive assessments and evaluations as required.
- Assist with case management and documentation in line with company policies.
Highlighted Benefits:
- 3 Pay Models to Choose From: Pay per visit or salary option with a sliding pay scale based on education and experience.
- Paid Admin Time: Includes time for meetings, professional development, collaboration, and cancellations.
- Comprehensive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental insurance, with 100% of premiums covered by the company under the salary and PPV+ models.
- Generous Paid Time Off: Over 4 weeks of PTO with a tenure-based accrual system and paid sick leave.
- Company Provided Equipment: iPad or laptop, along with all necessary therapy materials.
- Mileage Reimbursement.
- Student Loan Reimbursement: Available for Master's or Doctorate level graduates.
- Full Front Office Support: Assistance with insurance erification, scheduling, and certification period tracking.
- Flexible Hours: Autonomy over your schedule with no weekend requirements.
- Celebrations: Monthly birthday, anniversary, and milestone lunch celebrations.
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Paid training and meetings for working with ABA, PT, and ST providers.
- Career Development Program: Includes weekly supervisor check-ins.
Job Requirements:
- Master's or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
- Valid Colorado state licensure (or pending) as a Physical Therapist.
- BLS CPR Certification.
- Valid driver's license, insurance, and reliable transportation.
- Professional Liability Insurance.
Preferred Experience/Skills:
- Experience with in-home therapy.
- Pediatric experience.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Experience with EMR Software, preferably KanTime.
About the Company
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WellCare, Inc.
Headquartered in Tampa, Fla., WellCare Health Plans, Inc. (NYSE: WCG) focuses primarily on providing government-sponsored managed care services to families, children, seniors and individuals with complex medical needs primarily through Medicaid, Medicare Advantage and Medicare Prescription Drug Plans, as well as individuals in the Health Insurance Marketplace. WellCare serves approximately 6.3 million members nationwide as of March 31, 2019.
COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employeesINDUSTRY
Insurance
WEBSITE
https://www.wellcare.com/