Physical Therapist

JOB SUMMARY A 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 Clinical Manager/Therapy Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

1. licensed physical therapist

RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary. 2.

Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel. 3. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.

4. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures. 5.

Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning. 6. Directs and supervises assistant (PTA, HHA) personnel per requirements and as assigned.

7. Completes initial history and evaluation visit, notifies physician of patient needs and submits plan of care and orders for physician approval. 8.

Performs all skilled physical therapy procedures as ordered by physician. 9. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.

10. Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living and documents instruction in the patients clinical records. 11.

Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled. 12. Supervises the PTA and HHA per company guidelines 13.

Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames if therapist has been trained and evaluated for competency on tasks. 14. Completes a discharge summary upon completion of therapy services.

15. Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information. 16.

Prepares and submits patient evaluations, clinical and progress notes in a timely manner as outlined in Agency policy. 17. Immediately reports to Clinical Manager/Therapy Director/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints.

18. Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy. 19.

Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well-groomed. 20. Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.

21. Maintains current CPR certifications.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay: From $100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: On the road