PT- Physical Therapist, Home Health - Local or Travel, West Branch, MI - 13 weeks- 37616049

PT- Physical Therapist, Home Health

PT- Physical Therapist, Home Health - Local or Travel, West Branch, MI - 13 weeks - 37616049

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Monday-Friday 8a-5p. No call. 60-mile travel radius. HCHB required. Est. 6 patients/day.

Job Summary: The Physical Therapist reports to the Director of Professional Services. This role is responsible to provide medically prescribed, goal-oriented therapy in accordance with the Physician Plan of Care, company policies and professional Standards of Practice.

Essential Functions of Position:

• Participates in the development of patient physical therapy plans of care.
• Makes visits to the Patients for assessments and evaluations and communicates with the physician before start of care as needed.
• Implements the plan of care. Documents the care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the Patient medical records.
• Provides education and instruction to team members, Patients, and their families.
• May participate in agency quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) programs.
• Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate.
• Ensures the growth & profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.
• Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the Patient and family, exchange information & problem solve & receive staff support and education.
• Applies the policies and procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of federal and state regulatory agencies and other certified agencies in providing care.
• Provide skilled restorative treatments for pain reduction, develop/restore/maintain functions, including treatments using moist heat whirlpool (portable) paraffin baths, gait training, ultrasound electrical muscle stimulation, test and measurements for ROM (use of goniometer), instruct/establish/supervise exercise programs, prosthetic training, balance, coordination training, cardiovascular rehab, instruct in home safety.
• Initial and ongoing comprehensive Assessment of the patient needs including outcome and information set (OASIS) assessment at appropriate time points.
• Evaluating outcomes of care.
• Directs and supervises Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Nursing Aide, and Home Health Aide in care given to patients. Provides supervisory visits as necessary.
• Willingly accepts direction from Director of Professional Services/patient Care Coordinator/Rehabilitation Supervisor.

Skills:

Required Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology of physical therapy appropriate for terminally ill patients.
• Demonstrates problem solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage patient care with specific knowledge and experience in bedside nursing, symptom management, crisis intervention, and family intervention.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the patient, families, and staff.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• One year or more work experience in physical therapy in a multidisciplinary setting is preferred.

Education:

Required Education:

• Bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state and in good standing with the Board in which he/she will practice.
• Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license.

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