Physical Therapist- Home Health

Physical Therapist

Administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Therapy Team Lead and Director of Home Based Services.

Responsibilities to Patients:

• Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to an optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.
• Promotes prevention, health, wellness, and fitness.
• Directs and supervises Physical Therapist Assistants according to state guidelines.
• Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care development, and functional reassessments every 30 days.
• Consults with physicians regarding patient's progress and changes in treatment.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in home therapy programs.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Interacts and practices in collaboration with the patient, family, HBSI team, other healthcare professionals and staff.

Record Keeping:

• Completes and maintains necessary records, including OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and routine clinical notes.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary.

Safety:

• Follows safety policies of St. John's United and HBSI.
• Cleans and maintains equipment in good working order.
• Follows infection control policies.
• Identifies, reports, and/or corrects obvious safety hazards.

Mission/Customer Service:

• Follows the St. John's Guidelines for Customer Service.
• Let the Mission be your guide.
• Make eye contact and smile.
• Greet & welcome each and every person.
• Seek out personal contact.
• Provide immediate service-listen & act.
• Use appropriate body language at all times.
• Be gracious to each & every person.

Employee Responsibilities:

• Follows policy and procedures on annual TB testing.
• Follows policy and procedures on annual influenza vaccinations.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.
• Performs other duties as assigned by Therapy Team Lead or the Director of HBSI.

Requirements:

• Minimum Requirements: Must be a licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Montana preferably with one to two years related experience. Must have a valid driver's license and vehicle insurance.
• Knowledge, skills, and abilities required: Ability to accept responsibility and account for his/her actions. Possesses organizational skills or the ability to follow a systematic method of performing tasks. Ability to convince individuals or a group of people to work toward a goal. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work related problems. Ability to adapt to change in the workplace. Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word. Ability to take care of patient needs while following company procedures. Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions. Ability to understand and follow safety policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Working Conditions:

• Works in patient homes, independent living communities, and assisted living communities.
• Work involves some exposure to hazards, blood borne pathogens, or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work involves exposure to plants and animals within the patients' home environments.
• Travel to/from patient home environments.