FULL TIME Physical Therapist

Description

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

Job Qualifications:

Education:  Bachelor of Science in Physical  Therapy from an American Physical Therapy  Association approved  program.

Li-censure: Current State Licence as a Physical  Therapist, or if license does not apply, meets one of the requirements  listed  in 42 CFR §484.115(h); current Driver's License

Experience: One year experience: as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting or home  health preferred.

Skills:  Therapy skills as d!fined as generally accepted standards of practice.  Good interpersonal  skills.   Proof of current CPR. Knowledge of durable medical equipment.

Transportation:    Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance

Environmental  and Working Conditions:

Works in a health care facility or patients'/clients' homes in various conditions;  possible 
exposure to blood and  bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; 
ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Effort: 

Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking 
required.  Requires working under  some stressful  conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client 
needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psycho-social  needs. Requires  hand-eye 
coordination and annual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to  identify patient/client needs and determine level  of functioning and appropriateness of  patient/client for home care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of,:are in partnership with the patient/client, representative (if  any), and caregiver(s).
• Documents, prepares and complete$  clinical notes, phone orders and other clinical record  documentation  on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and  ongoing assessment data.
• Provides services that are ordered  by, the physician as indicated in the plan of care;oversees   other team  members, when applicable, in the performance of patient/client care that is consistent  with patients'/clients' needs.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard  precautions in coordinating or performing  patient/client care activities to prevent contamination and transmission  of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for  patients/clients. Provides supervision and guidance to physic&,: therapy assistants and home health  aides as appropriate.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological  and orthopedic disorders  based on medical  referral and therapy assessment.
• Communicates with all physicians involved  in the  plan of care and other health care  practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
• Meets mandatory continuing education  requirements of the Agency and  licensing board.
• Assists and instructs patients/clients and their  families in transfer techniques appropriate to  patient/client abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such ::c;:s walkers, wheelchair, canes,  etc., in a safe manner.  Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients'/clients'  diagnoses and needs.
• Uses effective interpersonal relation and communication skills.
• Provides patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient/client and caregiver  education.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy an l administrative policies.                                        
• Demonstrates commitment, professional  growth and competency. Participates in the Agency's QAPI program.
• Participates in Agency-sponsored in,service training.