What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Physical Therapist - Hospice Patients position at Patriot At Home?
Outpatient Physical Therapist - Hospice Patients (PRN)
Territory: Ravenna, OH
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Patriot is veteran-owned and family-operated
Why Patriot?
- Patriot Outpatient Therapy is a place where you can directly make an impact in your community while also thriving personally and professionally! We recognize family as the cornerstone of our company and want you to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.
We value our families and community:
- Flexible Schedule
- Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times
- Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach
How we support you professionally:
- This position is paid per unit
- Mileage reimbursement
- Company 401k with 4% company matching
The responsibilities of our Physical Therapists include:
- Provide patient services to community dwelling hospice patients in their homes for evaluations and treatment visits
- Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs
- Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revise it with the approval of the physician as necessary
- Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy
- Assist the physician evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests
- Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program
- Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporate the same in the patient's record
Job Conditions:
- The ability to drive
- Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
- Must be licensed or registered by the State
- Must have criminal background check
- Must have a current CPR (BLS) certification
Patriot Outpatient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.