Physical Therapist

## Physical TherapistApplylocations: Lafayette, INtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: 13064Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. **Sign On Bonus: $10,000.00**Agency: Redcrest Home HealthSchedule: Monday-Friday 8a-5pTerritory: Lafayette, IN AND SURROUNDING AREA**SUMMARY**The Physical Therapist I (PT) provides comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. The PT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The PT I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES*** Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician* Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff* Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change* Develops plan of care* Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.* Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient’s home* Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges* Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy* Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care* Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices* Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSW* Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions* Listens to patient and family members* Oversees and supervises therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants* Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.* Communicates with the PTAs and home health aides on supervisory visit results* Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines* Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education* Completes chart audits at agency site location as requested* Maintains active PT license in state of employment* Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed* Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences* Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings* Participates in orientation/training of new employees* Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company* Understands and practices agency policies and procedures* Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.* Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.* Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits.* Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.* Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment.* Other duties as assigned.**QUALIFICATIONS*** Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute setting is required.* Home care experience is desired.* Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.* Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.* Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.* Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.* Detail-oriented and observant.* Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.* Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.**EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS*** Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.**Physical Demands**The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.**Knowledge**Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%**Physical**Walking - Constantly 66%-100%Bending - Constantly 66%-100%Standing - Constantly 66%-100%Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%Driving - Frequently 34%-66%Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Frequently 34%-66%Stretching/Reaching - Constantly 66%-100%Climbing - Frequently 34%-66%Hand/finger dexterity - Frequently 34%-66%Stooping (bend at waist) - Frequently 34%-66%**Sensory Activities**Distinguish smell/temperature - Occasionally 2%-33%Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. 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