PHYSICAL THERAPIST- HOME HEALTH
FULL TIME OR PART TIME

At Mary Ann Morse Home Care, we offer far more than a job. We offer an opportunity for a meaningful and a rewarding career.

Summary

The Home Care Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status and mobility, endurance and stamina, pain and other medical conditions in accordance with physician orders. The Physical Therapist helps to create treatment plans, perform interventions to improve the patient’s wellbeing and evaluates the patient’s progress. The Physical Therapist works collaboratively with other departments.

Essential Job Functions: Responsibilities and Standards

1. Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.

2. Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary.

3. Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy.

4. Assist the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic ad prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.

5. Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore functionality and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.

6. Consult and familiarize staff regarding the established plan.

7. Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program.

8. Instruct patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and orthotic devices.

9. Provide the equipment required to carry out the plan.

10. Arrange for out-patient service for procedures which cannot be given at home.

11. Record on a timely basis all evaluation data, treatments, and patient’s response to therapy intervention. Also records quality assurance data.

12. Prepare an assessment of the patient’s condition and periodic evaluations and summaries.

13. Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals as per agency policy.

14. Record and report to the physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the patient’s condition.

15. Communication with the physician at least every 30 days or whenever changes occur regarding the patient’s status and obtains additional orders, if necessary.

16. Communicate with other team members (including Home Health Aides) and, when appropriate, instructs them in certain phases or physical therapy that they may use while working with the patient.

17. Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the patient’s record within 24 hours.

18. Participate in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities and in-service programs as necessary.

19. Supervise the home health aide every two weeks when physical therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the patient’s care and supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant at least monthly.

20. Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge planning activities and completes a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.

21. Assists in the agency admission process by:

a. Obtaining a medical history, particularly as it related to the present condition.

b. Evaluate the patient, the patient’s significant other(s) and the home situation to determine what instruction will be required, what assistance will be available from the family in caring for the patient, and what other agency community services will be required.

c. Assure that the physician’s orders are appropriate and discusses necessary changes.

Physical Requirements

• Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing and able to drive to patient’s residences.
• The ability to access patient’s home which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible is required. Hearing, eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient’s condition and to perform and demonstrate patient care.
• Physical activities will include walking, sitting, stopped and standing and minimal to maximum lifting of patients and the repositioning of patients.
• The ability to communicate both verbally and in writing is required as frequent communication by telephone and in writing in English is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience Required

• Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of MA.
• Must have current CPR certification.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational and analytical skills required.
• Ability to function efficiently in multi-faceted systems and to interact effectively with all levels of staff and customers.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize independent and effective clinical judgment, problem-solving and decision making skills.
• Utilizes effective time management skills.
• One or more years of experience in a home health agency is preferred.

Working at non-profit Mary Ann Morse Healthcare Corporation is a meaningful and rewarding experience. Together, we help seniors and their families to embrace healthy aging. Our continuum of exceptional quality senior living, healthcare, and home care services has been trusted by Metro West families for more than 25 years. We are an equal opportunity employer.

For employees working 24 hours per week or more, we offer:

· Health and dental insurance

· Paid vacation and sick time

· 8 holidays

· Personal days

· 401(k) plan

· Student loan repayment

· Tuition reimbursement

· Life insurance

We invite you to join our compassionate, caring team on our mission to help every senior live their best life!