Physical Therapist Fredericksburg, VA

Physical Therapist Fredericksburg VA Onsite

Rate: $40.00 to $55.00 per hour

The Physical Therapist will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patients private residence or a patients room in an independent living facility. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats in the most functional environment which is the patients home. The Physical Therapist assesses the need for develops and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients. They implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore reinforce and enhance addition the Physical Therapist instructs educates and trains patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity to diminish or correct pathology. They direct activities to promote and maintain health. This position provides a flexible schedule and work environment in various settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• As necessary or applicable supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants temporary licenses students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment schedules timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work-related meetings.
• Attends and contributes to patient care staffing conferences and other related meetings.
• Makes referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of each patient.
• Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.
• Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Cleans maintains identifies and reports the need for repair of equipment as necessary.
• Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals needs and rights.
• Screens examines and evaluates patients including history systems review and application of appropriate tests and measures synthesizes information and interprets examination findings to establish a diagnosis identify impairments determine the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care.
• Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration with the patient and caregivers implements the physical therapy treatment plan and completes all related documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services include but are not limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as:
• Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning balance coordination agility training body mechanics and postural stabilization flexibility exercises gait and locomotion training neuromotor development training relaxation strength power and endurance training
• o Functional training
• o Manual therapy
• o Airway clearance techniques
• o Integumentary repair and protection
• o Use of electrotherapeutic physical agent and mechanical modalities
• o Health and Wellness
• o Education in Chronic Disease Management
• o Falls Assessment and Interventions to reduce fall risk
• o Case Management in the home and community
• Designs fabricates fits and/or applies adaptive devices and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Selects appropriate activities suited to the individuals physical and mental capacity intelligence level and interest.
• Instructs patient in the skills and techniques required for participation in mobility activities and evaluates patient progress attitudes and behavior as related to rehabilitative potential.
• Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.
• Incorporates health and wellness programming into treatment plans for patients.
• Performs home and community mobility assessments and provides recommendations for safe mobility in the home and community space.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Job requirements

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice or proof of license eligibility.
• They must have a masters degree in physical therapy; or
• They must have a masters degree in a Physical Therapy-related field in addition to a bachelors degree in physical therapy; or
• They must have a bachelors degree in physical therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience.
• The qualifying Physical Therapy degree earned outside of the U.S. must be evaluated to be the U.S. equivalent of a degree in Physical Therapy.
• Must have a valid drivers license or reliable independent transportation to and from the patients residences.
• Two years of experience required with the above.

JOB SKILLS:

• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

COMPLIANCE:

• Complies with applicable legal requirements standards policies and procedures including but not limited to those within the Compliance and Ethics Program Standard/Code of Conduct Federal False Claims Act and HIPAA.
• Participates in required orientation and training programs.
• Promptly reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance to the supervisor Compliance Liaison or to the Compliance Officer via the Integrity Hotline.
• Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
• Participates as requested in quality assurance and process improvement activities