Outpatient Physical Therapist - Hospice Patients

Job Description

Job Description

Salary:

Outpatient Physical Therapist - Hospice Patients (PRN)

Territory: Mahoning County

Business Hours:Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Patriot is veteran-owned and family-operated

Why Patriot?

• Patriot Outpatient Therapy is a placewhere you candirectlymake animpactinyour community while alsothrivingpersonally and professionally!We recognize family as the cornerstone of ourcompany andwantyou to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being.

We value our families and community:

• Flexible Schedule
  
• Hardship Program-program tosupport staffduring challenging times
• Patriot Cares-nonprofit forcommunityoutreach

How we support you professionally:

• This position is paid per unit
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company 401k with 4% company matching

The responsibilities of our Physical Therapists include:

• Provide patient services to community dwelling hospice patients in their homes for evaluations and treatment visits
  
• Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs
• Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revise it with the approval of the physician as necessary
• Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy
• Assist the physician evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests
• Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program
• Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporate the same in the patient's record

Job Conditions:

• The ability to drive
• Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
• On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop, reach and move patient weight up to 250 pounds; lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds

Qualifications:

• Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
• Must be licensed or registered by the State
• Must have criminal background check
• Must have a current CPR (BLS) certification

Patriot Outpatient is an Equal Opportunity Employer.