Home Health PT Scottsdale

Job Details: Job Location: Scottsdale - Scottsdale, AZ, Thehomehealthphysicaltherapist'sgoalstorehabilitateandeducatethepatienttoregainandretaintheirindependenceintheirhomesetting.Further,thepurposeofthephysicaltherapist istorestorethepatient'sfunction,alleviatepain,andprevent disabilitiesbyplanning andadministering medically prescribed physicaltherapy. Key Deliverables: Assiststhephysicianinevaluatingthepatient'sleveloffunction.·. Assesspatient'shomeenvironmentforsafetyhazardsandarchitectural barriersidentifyequipmentneeds.··Identifiesfunctionalproblemsandestablishesgoalsandaplanofcaredesignedtoimprovethepatient’sfunctionalstatus(revising asnecessary),Performspatienttests,measurements,andevaluations,suchasrangeof-motion andmanualmuscletests,gaitandfunctionalanalysis,andbodypartsmeasurement,andrecor.dsand evaluates findings toaidestablishingorrevisingspecificsoftreatmentprograms.Performsandcompletesstart-of-care,andongoingassessmentsandassociatedpaperworkinaccordancetoagencypolicy.Periodicallyreevaluatesandupgradesthepatient'sprogramtomaximizefunctional improvement.Administers theexercise programutilizingspecializedtherapeuticexercise techniques andequipment.Plansandadministersprescribedphysicaltherapytreatment programsforpatientstorestorefunction,relievepainandpreventdisability followingdisease,injury,orlossofbodyparts,Recommendsprosthetic/orthoticdevicesforpatientsorevaluatestheirdevicesandmakesminoradjustmentsorrecommendsmodifications bytheprosthetist/orthotist.Conferswiththefamily,referring physician,andotheragencyprofessional stafftoobtaininformationtopromote coordinated,efficient,and quality patientcare.Performsandsubmitsrequireddocumentationofpatient'sevaluations,planofcare,clinicalnotes,andprogressreports,summaries alongwithchangesinorders.Allpatientvisitnotesmustbeturnedinthenextscheduledworkday,nottoexceedforty-eight(48)hours. Performance Responsibilities Although eachpositionhas itsownunique duties andresponsibilities,thefollowing listingappliestoeveryemployee.Allemployeesoftheorganization:Willexercisenecessarycostcontrolmeasures.Willstrivetomaintainpositiveinternalandexternalcustomerservicerelationships.Mustbeabletodemonstrateeffectiveleadershipskills.Mustdemonstrateeffectivecommunicationskillsbyconveyingnecessaryinformationaccurately,listeningeffectivelyandaskingquestions whenclarificationisneeded.Mustbeabletobedependedupontoplanandorganizeworkeffectivelyandensureitscompletion.Mustbeabletodemonstratereliabilitybyarrivingtoworkontimeandtakingbreaksinexpectedtimeframes.Willbeexpectedtomeetallproductivityrequirements.Mustbeabletodemonstrateteambehaviorandmustbewillingtopromoteateam-orientedenvironment.Isexpectedtorepresenttheorganization professionally at alltimes.Mustbeabletodemonstrateinitiative,strivestocontinuallyimproveprocessesandrelationships. Tactical Deliverables: Notifiespatient/clientspriortothevisitandcommunicatesfurthervisitsscheduled.Drivesresponsiblyandsafelytoandfromtheclient'shome.Schedulesowntime-basedonprioritiesandmaintainproductivityutilizingtimemanagement.Providesappropriateandthoroughservicetopatients/clients,ensuring proper completion of services inanaccurateandtimelymannerandinaccordancewithagencypolicy.Makestheinitialpatient/clientStartof Care(SOC) assessmentwithinappropriatetimeas scheduled bytheagency.Demonstratesrespectablecustomerserviceandprofessionalismatalltimes.EstablishesHomeBound Statusanddocument.Providesskilled services and/or supervises,requiring substantialknowledge andskillsinaccordancewiththePlanofCare(POC)andacceptedstandardsofprofessionalpractice.Determinesdisciplinefrequenciesaccordingtophysicianorderand/orassessedneeds.Implementandadheretophysician'sorders.Obtains physicianorder orverbal ordersforStart of Care(SOC) orResumptionof Care(ROC) orRecertification(RECERT) within twenty-four(24)toforty-eight(48)hoursfromthetimeofservice.Notifyphysicianwithanychangeswiththeinitialplanofcare(POC)andobtainanyappropriateorders.Provideteaching to patient/clientand answer health-relatedquestionsanddocumentpatient/client/caregiverunderstandingofeducation.CompleteHomeHealthNursingAidecareplanandmakesupervisory visitsonHome Health AidesandPTAsatleasteveryfourteen days(14).Documentpatient's/client'scareusingappropriateagencyforms andsubmitto agencywithinappropriate timeline.Assessanymedicationchangeswitheach Re-visit andupdatetheMedication ProfileForminthehomeandintheagency'smedicalrecord.Notifiesphysicianwithanychangeinclientcondition,abnormalfindingsandnewmedications.ObtainsordersasIndicatedwiththeappropriateformandsubmitinatimelymanner.CompletesDischargeOasisandDischargeSummarywhenpatient/clientisdischarged.CompleteRecertificationOasisevery sixty(60)dayswhileon service andobtainnew ordersforanewplanof care.Communicatewiththestaffingcoordinatorwithanyscheduling concernsand/orchangesinpatient/clientassignment.CommunicateallStartofCares(SOC),Resumptionof Care(ROC) orRecertification(RECERT) totheclinicalsupportdivisionwithintwenty-four(24)hoursofcompletion.Maintaincontinuityofcareanddocumentcommunicationswithotherswithinthehealthcareteam.Demonstrateworkthatmeetsqualitystandards.Assisiinperiodicauditingofpaperworkofself/peers.Assistintrainingnewpersonnelforfieldduty.CommunicatesregularlywiththeDirectorofNursingandClinical Supervisorwithallpatient/clientconcernsorideasforbetterpatient/clientoutcomes.AdherestoAgencyCodeofConduct,Standardsof Practice,andPatients/ClientsRights/Responsibilities.Demonstratesprofessionalisminappearance,adheringtoAgencydresscode.Accessibletransportationtoandfrompatients/clientsvisits.Ability tolift30pounds,move intermittentlythroughoutthe workday, inclusiveof sitting,standingandbending,pushing,pullingormovingobjectsandpatients/clients. Qualifications: Education And Experience: MustbeagraduatefromanaccreditedPhysicalTherapyprogramandlicensedbythestateofArizona. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sunrise Home Health Services of America, Inc.