Home Health Physical Therapist PPV PRN

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Position Summary

The Home Health Physical Therapist - PPV is responsible for modeling the Compassus values of Compassion Integrity Excellence Teamwork and Innovation and for promoting the Compassus philosophy using the 6 Pillars of Success as the foundation. S/he is responsible for upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and for promoting positive working relationships within the company among all departments and all external stakeholders. The Home Health Physical Therapist is a licensed professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. S/he plans implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. S/he plans organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. S/he collaborates with interdisciplinary team (IDT).

Position Specific Responsibilities

• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).
• Demonstrates commitment professional growth and competency; i.e. attending in-services as required by regulation; participates in in-service programs.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with requirements of third party payors.
• Provides effective communication to patient/family team members physician and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals as necessary.
• Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs determine level of functioning including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points and appropriateness of patient for home health.
• Performs and oversees other team members when applicable in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients needs and desires.
• Prepares and completes a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members. Documents on progress notes phones orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revises the P.O.C based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Assists/instructs patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers wheelchairs canes a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required.
• Two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting highly preferred.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add subtract multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers common fractions and decimals. Ability to compute rate ratio and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read analyze and interpret general business periodicals professional journals technical procedures or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports business correspondence and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders colleagues investors and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand read write and speak English. Articulates and embraces hospice philosophy.

Certifications Licenses and Registrations

• Active and unencumbered Physical Therapist license in state(s) of employment required.
• Current CPR certification required.

Physical Demands and Work Environment: The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions. Adaptations can be made to accommodate team members with disabilities. Regular standing walking and manual dexterity are fundamental along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds. Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision color and peripheral vision depth perception and the ability to adjust a healthcare setting exposure to bodily fluids infectious diseases and conditions typical to the field is expected. Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential. This description provides a general overview and may vary by role and department capturing the nuanced demands and conditions inherent to clinical positions in our organization.

At Compassus including all Compassus affiliates diversity equity and inclusion are fundamental to our Pillars of Success. We are committed to creating a fair work environment where our team members feel welcomed highly valued and respected. As an equal opportunity employer all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

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