Physical Therapist, PRN

divh2Physical Therapist/h2pThe Physical Therapist provides prescribed treatments of physical therapy that involves a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the client to his/her maximum rehabilitation potential./ph3Responsibilities/h3ulliPerforms initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level. This may include designated OASIS items for coordination of care among other disciplines./liliPerforms direct therapeutic physical therapy services as planned by the Agency staff and certified by the clients physician./liliPerforms evaluation of equipment needs to increase functional level of clients./liliAssesses, reports, and records clients status and progress to the physician and the Agency staff members. Performs interim evaluation, if necessary, for recertification. Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care./liliTeaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients to provide for a continuous physical therapy program./liliConsults with other Agency staff regarding goal setting and desired outcomes. Participates in clinical conferences and/or in-service programs to share with Agency staff in meeting rehabilitation goals. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes./liliDelivers services to clients in accordance with accepted standards of treatment specifically effective for client conditions./liliAssists with the development, writing, and revision of the plan of care in collaboration with the Agency staff and the physician/liliConsults with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional Services, VP of Clinical Services, or designee regarding discharge planning with the client and caregiver. Notify the Agency of imminent discharge so proper notification can be mailed to the physician./liliMaintains appropriate clinical records in a prompt and comprehensive manner, documenting client limitations and progress./liliDevelops and instructs Agency staff and caregivers in maintenance therapy programs as approved by the physician./liliAssumes responsibility for equipment signed out for client use./liliEvaluates designated OASIS items upon discharge from the services for coordination of care among other disciplines./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliHolds a current Physical Therapy License./liliHas graduated from an approved physical therapy program./liliOne-year clinical experience./liliHas current CPR certification./liliHas excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills./liliIs able to function with minimal supervision./liliIs able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities./liliIs able to employ critical thinking skills/li/ul/div