Overview

$10,000.00 Sign On Bonus

Job Summary

A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Participates in the coordination of care.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

Evaluation

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to identify patient needs and determine level of functioning and appropriateness of patient for home care.
• Develops and evaluated the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone order and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluations and ongoing assessment data.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated on the POC; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with the patient’s needs.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the POC and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current POC.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirement of the Agency and licensing board.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Provides patient caregiver, and family counseling; provides patient and caregiver education.
• Assists and instructs patients and their families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.
• Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program.
• Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.

Qualifications

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
• Licensure: Current State License or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the Physical Therapist Licensure Compact (PTLC) if practicing in a state member of the PTLC, to practice Physical Therapy, or if licensure does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h).
• Experience: One year experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting or home health preferred.
• Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR. Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation, current Driver’s License, and valid and current auto liability insurance.