Physical Therapist Homecare Clinical Lead II

Physical Therapist Position

Provides evaluation and physical therapy treatment in accordance with agency standards, the laws and regulations governing the provision of physical therapy services in the state of Maryland, District of Columbia, or Virginia, and other regulatory requirements.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Contributes to the achievement of established department goals and objectives and adheres to department policies, procedures, quality standards, and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
• Demonstrates basic leadership skills as a Case Manager and with other responsibilities as required.
• Serves as lead preceptor and field mentor responsible for overseeing the field training experience for newly hired nurses and home health aides. Collaborates with and guides field trainers/preceptors to provide new hire's the learning experiences they need to meet clinical competency requirements. Recommends and provides additional education based on clinical skill needs or problems identified.
• Performs Joint Observation Visits, skill validation, and participates in mock surveys as directed.
• Demonstrates advanced knowledge base of Oasis documentation/accuracy. Ensures compliance of documentation regulatory requirements including: care plan building, goal writing, and guiding clinicians to proficient documentation.
• Implements an effective physical therapy treatment plan in conjunction with the patient, their family/caregiver, the patient's physician, and other members of the health care team and modifying the treatment plan as needed. Evaluation includes interview, observation, palpation, specialized assessments including but not limited to goniometry, muscle strength testing, and sensory testing. Such assessments require the use of tools (e.g., goniometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope) and the possession of sight and hearing senses or the use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.
• Independently implements and documents plan of care for patients with a routine to complex problems to facilitate continuity of care. Documented interventions are related to the planning of care. Interventions reflect the standard of care for patient condition/diagnosis. Interventions include utilizing agency and community resources. Performs therapy interventions consistent with home care protocols. Interventions reflect knowledge of standard home care supplies and equipment used in patient care.
• Perform service recovery activities by resolving patient and customer concerns coordinating with interdisciplinary teams and implementing solutions that promote positive outcomes, patient satisfaction, and operational excellence.
• Must delegate cases to PTA.
• Initiates and participates in regularly scheduled case conferences; includes all disciplines. Includes patient and family in mutual goal setting and care plan revision.
• Maintains effective working relationships with other departments and participates in multidisciplinary quality and service improvement teams. Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts. Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.
• Performs history and assessment related to an episode of patient illness to determine the patient's habilitation/rehabilitation needs. Recommends adaptive equipment and/or home modifications to maximize the patient's functional abilities and safety. Identifies primary patient problems from assessment. Identifies discharge planning needs including referrals to appropriate community resources. Interprets abnormal clinical data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status.
• Performs procedures and modalities including but not limited to therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait training, heat/cold application, and ultrasound.
• Serves as an educator in discipline providing feedback and suggestions to improve workflow best practices and standard procedures. Collaborates with the Education and Operations Team to develop an individualized clinical orientation program for new staff. Updates the program as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimal Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school required

Experience

• 1-2 years Clinical experience required

Licenses and Certifications

• PT - Physical Therapist License to practice Physical Therapy in the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia or any combination based on work location(s) Upon Hire required and
• DL - Valid State Driver's License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation Upon Hire required and
• CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation (includes BLS and NRP) for healthcare providers from either the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross within 90 Days required
• Additional unit/specialty certifications may vary by department or business unit.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Good clinical skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of home equipment, home care reimbursement, and regulations governing PTAs.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills preferred.
• Smart Phone experience.

This position has a hiring range of USD $89,065.00 - USD $162,801.00 /Yr.