Physical Therapist

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Job description

We are looking forward to employ people who share our passion in ensuring that our patients receive the care they need and deserve. We need individuals to join our team who are like us, committed in helping all those who can benefit from the services we provide.

JOB SUMMARY:
A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.

3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

4. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.

5. Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.

6. Directs and supervises personnel as required.

7. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.

8. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.

9. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.

10. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.

11. Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living. 12. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.

13. Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.

14. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.

15. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

16. Assists physician with evaluating level of function.

17. Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.

18. Consults with family and Agency personnel.

19. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames. 20. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes

JOB RELATIONSHIP:
1. Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
2. Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

RISK EXPOSURE:
High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.

• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

• Heavy lifting.

• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Be A Part of Our Team!. We have immediate openings for Per Need Basis (PRN) in a HOME HEALTH setting .

Check us out at:

Workplace Setting:
Home Visit

Work Remotely
No

Job Types: Part-time, Contract

Pay: $65.00 - $70.00 per hour

Medical Specialty:
Home Health
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Weekends

Experience:
Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:
English (Preferred)
Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Physical Therapy License (Required)

Work Location: Multiple locations

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