What are the responsibilities and job description for the PRN Physical Therapist for Home Health, Odessa TX position at Frontpoint Health?
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PRN Physical Therapist - Odessa, TX
JOB DESCRITION
I.qualifications
PRN Physical Therapist - Odessa, TX
JOB DESCRITION
I.qualifications
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved physical therapy program.
- Current license to practice physical therapy in Texas.
- Current drivers license; with current automobile insurance.
- Conducts patients’ assessments and assists the physician in evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
- Assist in the development of the Plan of Care.
- Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, as well as gait, functional, ADL, transfer, and prosthetic training.
- Treats patients to relieve pain; develop and restore function; and maintain maximum functioning using means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity.
- Makes use of ultraviolet and infrared lamps, diathermy, ultrasound, whirlpool, contract baths, and applies moist packs.
- Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition.
- Instructs patients, significant others, and staff in the care and use of wheelchairs, prosthetic, and orthopedic devices; and in areas of physical therapy in which they can participate and assist the patient.
- Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; completes a progress note for each visit; and submits progress notes to the agency on an at least weekly basis.
- Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
- Attends all education and in services required
- Prepares a written discharge summary and a written summary report on patients condition at least every 60 days.
- Supervised by Director of Nurses and/or Alternate Director of Nurses
- Supervises:
- Other Physical therapists and physical therapy assistants in their employment