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Physical Therapist Covenant Homecare
Full Time 80 Hours Per Pay Period Day Shift
Driving involving several counties
Covenant HomeCare isEast Tennesseeslargest nonprofit homecare and hospice provider. Since 1978 we have provided quality home healthcare to allow patients to live with comfort dignity and independence. We care formore than6300 patients in our HomeCare and Hospice program every year. Covenant HomeCare is a proud member of Covenant Health our regions topperforming healthcare network.
Position Summary:
Under general supervision; plans evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients in the home. Modifies and supervises treatment plans in accordance with patient progress. The Physical Therapist reports to the assigned Clinical Supervisor.
Recruiter: Jennifer Gordon
Responsibilities
- Provides patient care including but not necessarily limited to the following specific areas of care:
- Initial and ongoing evaluation to determine level of function including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points;
- Problem identification and Plan of Care development;
- Goal setting;
- Care planning in consultation with physician to achieve goals;
- Treatment provision;
- Interim evaluation;
- Revision of care plan as indicated;
- Refers to other disciplines and coordinates services in consultation with careteam members;
- Reports changes in patient condition;
- Evaluation and provision of equipment required to increase the clients function and independence; and Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care and plans discharge
- Responsible for documentation including but not necessarily limited to the following specific requirements:
- Timely recording of all evaluation data treatments and clients response to therapy interventions;
- Recording outcome of conferences and
- Recording quality assurance data.
- Responsible for education and consultation with clients and families and agency staff and personnel.
- Supervises physical therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
- Conducts training for medical or nursing personnel as well as the general public in physical therapy techniques and objective.
- Assists with onthejob training and orientation of support staff on physical therapy related topics.
- Responsible for educational development of assisted PT students.
- In those instances where the physical therapist may be assigned to a hospice patient the following areas of responsibility may additionally be required:
- Goal setting related to needs of hospice patient;
- Treatment planning in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team to achieve goals;
- Consultation with IDG team members;
- Provision of equipment required to increase the patients function and independence;
- Recording patient care conferences and their outcomes;
- Pain management planning and evaluation; and
- Provision of specialized hospice training.
- Local travel required.
- Follows policies procedures and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
Graduation from an accredited program of physical therapy.
Minimum Experience:
Staff Physical Therapist must have two 2 years experience in home health or an acute hospital setting. Clinical Specialist must have a minimum of four 4 years experience with three 3 years in area or specialty. Knowledge of Medicare and documentation requirements desirable.
Licensure Requirement:
Must have and maintain State of Tennessee physical therapy licensure. CPR required. Employee must have a valid Tennessee drivers license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.
Employment Type
Full-Time
