MiddlesexOcean County Per Diem Physical Therapist
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Job Location:
Bloomfield, CT - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 70 - 80
Posted on:
9 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
This is a PER DEIM job.
DUTIES
Provide skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to patients in their
homes per physician orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients needs
including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
Assist in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan
as it pertains to Physical Therapy.
Consult and familiarize staff regarding the established plan.
Teach supervise and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy
program.
Instruct patient in the care and use of wheelchairs braces crutches canes and
prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Provide the equipment required to carry out the plan.
Arrange for out-patient service for procedures that cannot be given at home.
Prepare an assessment of the patients condition and periodic evaluations and
summaries.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and home health aides as per Agency policy.
Record and report to the physician the patients reaction to treatment and /or any
changes in the patients condition.
Communicate with other team members (including Home Health Aides) and when
appropriate instruct them in certain phases of physical therapy they may use while
working with the patient.
Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporate same in the
patients record within 48 hours.
Participate in case conferences physical therapy staff meetings Agency activities
and in-service programs as necessary.
Supervise the Home Health Aide every two weeks when physical therapy is the only
the professional discipline involved in the patients care and supervising the Physical
Therapy Assistant at least monthly.
Participate with staff patients and physicians in discharge planning activities and
complete a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.
ASSIST IN THE AGENCY ADMISSION PROCESS
Obtain a medical history particularly as it relates to the present condition.
Evaluate the patient the patients significant other(s) and the home situation to
determine what instruction will be required what assistance will be available from the
family in caring for the patient and what other Agency and community services will be
required.
Ensure the physicians orders are appropriate; discuss necessary changes.
JOB CONDITIONS
The ability to drive and the ability to access patients homes which may not be
routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
Hearing eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical
assessment of the patients condition and to perform patient care.
On occasion may be required to bend stoop reach and move the patient weight up to
250 pounds lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Physical therapy equipment and other medical equipment will be utilized. Hand
washing materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Successful completion of a Physical Therapist education program approved by
one of the following:
a. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE)
b. Successor organizations of CAPTE
c. An education program outside the United States determined to be
substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry-level education in the
United States by a credential evaluation organization approved by the
American Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8
CFR 212.15 as it relates to Physical Therapists; and
d. Passed an examination for Physical Therapist approved by the state of
New Jersey/New York in which physical therapy services are provided.
2. Must be licensed or registered by the state of New Jersey/New York.
3. Must have at least one year of institutional/home health experience.
4. Must have a criminal background check.
5. Must have current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted
DUTIES
Provide skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to patients in their
homes per physician orders.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patients needs
including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments.
Assist in the development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan
as it pertains to Physical Therapy.
Consult and familiarize staff regarding the established plan.
Teach supervise and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy
program.
Instruct patient in the care and use of wheelchairs braces crutches canes and
prosthetic and orthotic devices.
Provide the equipment required to carry out the plan.
Arrange for out-patient service for procedures that cannot be given at home.
Prepare an assessment of the patients condition and periodic evaluations and
summaries.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and home health aides as per Agency policy.
Record and report to the physician the patients reaction to treatment and /or any
changes in the patients condition.
Communicate with other team members (including Home Health Aides) and when
appropriate instruct them in certain phases of physical therapy they may use while
working with the patient.
Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporate same in the
patients record within 48 hours.
Participate in case conferences physical therapy staff meetings Agency activities
and in-service programs as necessary.
Supervise the Home Health Aide every two weeks when physical therapy is the only
the professional discipline involved in the patients care and supervising the Physical
Therapy Assistant at least monthly.
Participate with staff patients and physicians in discharge planning activities and
complete a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.
ASSIST IN THE AGENCY ADMISSION PROCESS
Obtain a medical history particularly as it relates to the present condition.
Evaluate the patient the patients significant other(s) and the home situation to
determine what instruction will be required what assistance will be available from the
family in caring for the patient and what other Agency and community services will be
required.
Ensure the physicians orders are appropriate; discuss necessary changes.
JOB CONDITIONS
The ability to drive and the ability to access patients homes which may not be
routinely wheelchair accessible are required.
Hearing eyesight and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical
assessment of the patients condition and to perform patient care.
On occasion may be required to bend stoop reach and move the patient weight up to
250 pounds lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds.
Must be able to effectively communicate in English.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION
Physical therapy equipment and other medical equipment will be utilized. Hand
washing materials.
QUALIFICATIONS
1. Successful completion of a Physical Therapist education program approved by
one of the following:
a. The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE)
b. Successor organizations of CAPTE
c. An education program outside the United States determined to be
substantially equivalent to physical therapist entry-level education in the
United States by a credential evaluation organization approved by the
American Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8
CFR 212.15 as it relates to Physical Therapists; and
d. Passed an examination for Physical Therapist approved by the state of
New Jersey/New York in which physical therapy services are provided.
2. Must be licensed or registered by the state of New Jersey/New York.
3. Must have at least one year of institutional/home health experience.
4. Must have a criminal background check.
5. Must have current CPR certification. Online certification is not accepted
Compensation: $70.00 - $80.00 per hour
Professional caregivers go by many names: homemakers home care aides home health aides certified nursing assistants personal care assistants direct care workers. No matter the name what they all have in common is a calling to care for people in the comfort of their own homes.
This agency is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the agency and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this agency. All inquiries about employment at this agency should be made directly to the agency location and not to Home Care Evolution Corporate.
Required Experience:
IC
