Therapy - PT
Profession: Physical Therapist
Specialty: Home Health
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: Monday-Friday
Hours per Shift: 8 hours (8a-5p)
Experience: Minimum of one year work experience in physical therapy in a multidisciplinary setting preferred
License: Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in good standing with the applicable Board
Certifications: Current automobile insurance and valid driver’s license
Must-Have:
- Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology of physical therapy appropriate for terminally ill patients.
- Demonstrates problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- Ability to manage patient care with specific knowledge and experience in bedside nursing, symptom management, crisis intervention, and family intervention.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the patient, families, and staff.
Description:
The Physical Therapist reports to the Director of Professional Services.
This role is responsible for providing medically prescribed, goal-oriented therapy in accordance with the Physician Plan of Care and professional Standards of Practice.
Participates in the development of patient physical therapy plans of care.
Makes visits to the patients for assessments and evaluations and communicates with the physician before the start of care as necessary.
Implements the plan of care.
Documents care and submits paperwork accurately and timely to maintain patient medical records.
Provides education and instruction to team members, patients, and their families.
May participate in agency quality assessment performance improvement programs.
Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate.
Ensures the growth and profitability of the company through responsible use of company resources and community education of services.
Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the patient and family.
Exchanges information, problem solves, and receives staff support and education.
Applies the policies and procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of federal and state regulatory agencies while providing care.
Provides skilled restorative treatments for pain reduction and develops, restores, and maintains functions.
Conducts treatments using moist heat whirlpool, paraffin baths, gait training, ultrasound, electrical muscle stimulation, and tests measurements for range of motion.
Instructs, establishes, and supervises exercise programs, prosthetic training, balance, and coordination training.
Involves in cardiovascular rehabilitation and instruction in home safety.
Conducts initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient needs, including outcome and information set assessments.
Evaluates outcomes of care.
Directs and supervises Physical Therapist Assistants, Certified Nursing Aides, and Home Health Aides in care provided to patients.
Provides supervisory visits as necessary.
Willingly accepts direction from the Director of Professional Services, Patient Care Coordinator, or Rehabilitation Supervisor.
