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Professional Healthcare Resources
Location: Washington, Washington D.C., United States
Work Mode: On-site
Category: Hospitals and Health Care
Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist to join our phenomenal team of Therapist! We are looking for someone to service our patients in the Northwest area.The Physical Therapist responsible for ensuring quality total patient care through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient needs through nursing care plans for each assigned patient; responsible for effectiveness of measures implemented, under the direction of the physician, to resolve active problems of the patient and to provide stronger self-care techniques; directs Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides in quality patient care; provides appropriate patient/family/caregiver teaching; promotes quality services in accordance with established agency policies and procedures; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for all services; meets budgeted productivity standards, and assures the quality and growth of the agency.Responsibilities:Performs initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time pointsDevelops and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team membersProvides therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable; coordinates with physician and DME provider to obtains assistive devices to ensure safety and rehabilitationAdvises and consults with caregivers, family, and other agency personnel as applicableEstablishes and instructs the patient, the caretaker, or agency staff involved in assisting the patient in home exercise programs, when applicableInstructs the patient and caregiver, when applicable, in the care and proper use of equipment and devices, such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics, and orthopedic devicesAccurately and completely prepares all clinical documentation per agency policyIdentifies and communicates changes in the patient's condition; informs the physician and obtains new orders as neededMaintains communication with the patient, family and other members of the home care team to ensure coordination of services and episode management that meets patient goals in a cost-effective mannerEvaluates outcomes of care through performance improvement activities, clinical outcomes, and adverse event reviews, clinical record reviews, and other assigned dutiesSupervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriateParticipates in care conference, staff meetings, and at least quarterly, in-service programsPlans for dischargeQualifications:Must be a Physical Therapist licensed in the state(s) of operationMust be a graduate of physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or a four-year degree program approved by a state department of educationMust possess sound knowledge of rehabilitation principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulationsA minimum of one year of licensed professional therapy experience preferredExperience in community or home health preferredWhat does PHR has to offer?Diverse pay system and great earning potentialHoliday, weekend and on-call additional payCell phone and mileage reimbursementAdvanced orientation and annual educational programsFriendly, family oriented and caring working environmentGreat benefits package which includes health, dental and vision care, PTO, company-paid life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K PlanWe are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to gender, marital status, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran's status, disability, or any other protected characteristics.
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Professional Healthcare Resources
Location: Washington, Washington D.C., United States
Work Mode: On-site
Category: Hospitals and Health Care
Job Description
We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist to join our phenomenal team of Therapist! We are looking for someone to service our patients in the Northwest area.The Physical Therapist responsible for ensuring quality total patient care through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient needs through nursing care plans for each assigned patient; responsible for effectiveness of measures implemented, under the direction of the physician, to resolve active problems of the patient and to provide stronger self-care techniques; directs Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides in quality patient care; provides appropriate patient/family/caregiver teaching; promotes quality services in accordance with established agency policies and procedures; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for all services; meets budgeted productivity standards, and assures the quality and growth of the agency.Responsibilities:Performs initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time pointsDevelops and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team membersProvides therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable; coordinates with physician and DME provider to obtains assistive devices to ensure safety and rehabilitationAdvises and consults with caregivers, family, and other agency personnel as applicableEstablishes and instructs the patient, the caretaker, or agency staff involved in assisting the patient in home exercise programs, when applicableInstructs the patient and caregiver, when applicable, in the care and proper use of equipment and devices, such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics, and orthopedic devicesAccurately and completely prepares all clinical documentation per agency policyIdentifies and communicates changes in the patient's condition; informs the physician and obtains new orders as neededMaintains communication with the patient, family and other members of the home care team to ensure coordination of services and episode management that meets patient goals in a cost-effective mannerEvaluates outcomes of care through performance improvement activities, clinical outcomes, and adverse event reviews, clinical record reviews, and other assigned dutiesSupervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriateParticipates in care conference, staff meetings, and at least quarterly, in-service programsPlans for dischargeQualifications:Must be a Physical Therapist licensed in the state(s) of operationMust be a graduate of physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or a four-year degree program approved by a state department of educationMust possess sound knowledge of rehabilitation principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulationsA minimum of one year of licensed professional therapy experience preferredExperience in community or home health preferredWhat does PHR has to offer?Diverse pay system and great earning potentialHoliday, weekend and on-call additional payCell phone and mileage reimbursementAdvanced orientation and annual educational programsFriendly, family oriented and caring working environmentGreat benefits package which includes health, dental and vision care, PTO, company-paid life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K PlanWe are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to gender, marital status, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran's status, disability, or any other protected characteristics.
Apply now!