Physical Therapist Home Health PRN

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Position Summary

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.

Certifications Licenses and Registrations

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

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