Physical Therapist, Home Health

Mesun Health Services provides comprehensive, compassionate care for our community over the entire spectrum of medical treatment, from complete, restorative treatment to comfort measures. This ensures personalized care to patients and their families that meet their cultural needs. Our value is to promote a healthcare environment and culture in which associates want to work, and community members wish to receive their care.

Our new Rehabilitation Center is conveniently located in Lawrenceville, GA.

Job Summary

Physcial Theraphysit in Home Health Care services provide skilled therapy intervention and treatment to patients in a home setting. Including, appropriate utilization of treatment plans and assessment skills. Monitor carefully the patient status and progress toward goals as well as compliance with physician’s orders.

Responsible for educating patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for discharge as appropriate.

Responsibilities

1. Provide skilled physical therapy in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.

2. Assist the physician in evaluating and assessing the client’s level of functioning by applying appropriate tests and assisting in developing and revising the plan of care.

3. Treat clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care.

4. Observe, record, and report the client’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the client’s condition to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager.

5. Educate client/caregiver and health care team in the phases of physical therapy in which they may assist the client, in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices, and durable medical equipment, as appropriate.

6. Provide staff in-service education as directed by Clinical Manager.

7. Assess and regularly reevaluate the needs of the client. Develops implements and revises the client’s plan of care.

8. Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the client’s care safety.

9. Assist with plan of care and maintain continuity of and/or multidisciplinary clients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care.

10. Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences and communication with physician and field staff.

11. Develop, prepares and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to agency policy and procedures.

12. Participate in the agency’s quality improvement program.

13. Keep abreast of physical trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation and care coordination.

14. Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and Utilization reviews.

15. Supervise the Physical Therapy Aide at least every 30 days.

Job Types

Part-time, Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Physical Therapist: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person