What are the responsibilities and job description for the PHYSICAL THERAPIST position at LOVING CARE IN-HOME HEALTH SERVICES?
Responsibilities and Duties
- Performs initial patient evaluations and provides routine Physical Therapy services to patients according to prescribed plan of treatment by a physician.
- Assess and treat patients with physical therapy through use of physical modalities.
- Formulates treatment plans based upon individual patient need.
- Assist persons who are physically challenged to improve their function and mobility and daily living activities.
- Instructs patients and family teaching in the home.
- Initiates appropriate discharge planning when necessary.
- Participates in weekly patient case conference meetings and any staff meetings as notified.
- Communicates with office staff, physicians, other therapists, etc.
- Serves as a resource to agency staff regarding physical care of patients.
- All patient evaluation documentation shall be completed no later than 48 hours from time of completion of evaluation.
- All care visit notes to be completed within 24 hours from time of completion of visits.
- WellSky software used for all patient EMRs.
- Participates in any Performance Improvement Projects and Quality Improvement as needed.
- Must be currently licensed in the State of Oklahoma as a Physical Therapist
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical and/or professional experience as a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Medicare Home Health experience is preferred.
Salary : $75 - $85