Physical Therapist- Weekend

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. Agency: The Christ Hospital Home Health Care Work Schedule: Tuesday Wed and SAT 815-5, on call every 8th -9th weekend

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. The PT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The PT is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide skilled physical therapy as ordered by the attending physician.
• Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff.
• Perform OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change.
• Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high-risk patients and teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions.
• Counsel patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy.
• Instruct patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices.
• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Oversee and supervise therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, home health aides.
• Communicate with the PTAs and home health aides on supervisory visit results.
• Completes all clinical documentation following agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
• Understand and follow agency policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and communicate changes in schedule/availability to schedulers or supervisors.
• Operations: Attend in-service training and mandatory agency meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum one-year experience as a PT in an acute care setting.
• Home care experience preferred.
• Must work 1 dedicated weekend day per week.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name as a driver.
• Capable of all physical demands.
• Compassionate communicator with a positive attitude.
• Patience is a virtue when working with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
• Attention to detail is critical, as is being observant and following directions.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Knowledge Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%
• Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%
• Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%
• Physical Walking - Constantly 66%-100%
• Bending - Constantly 66%-100%
• Standing - Constantly 66%-100%
• Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%
• Driving - Frequently 34%-66%
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Frequently 34%-66%
• Stretching/Reaching - Constantly 66%-100%
• Climbing - Frequently 34%-66%
• Hand/finger dexterity - Frequently 34%-66%
• Stooping (bend at waist) - Frequently 34%-66%
• Sensory Activities Distinguish smell/temperature - Occasionally 2%-33%
• Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%
• Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%
• Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
• Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%
• Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
• Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%
• Other Sensory Activities N/A

TRANSITIONAL WORK IS AVAILABLE (ALTHOUGH SOME JOBS MAY REQUIRE SPECIFIC TRAINING) SUCH AS:

• ANSWERING PHONES
• FILING
• COMPUTER WORK/DATA ENTRY
• ATTENDING TRAINING/CONTINUING EDUCATION
• REVIEWING SAFETY MANUALS & OTHER EDUCATIONAL MEDIA
• AND ASSISTING OR PERFORMING OTHER TASKS WITHIN RESTRICTIONS ASSIGNED

#INDCHR17 We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Christ Hospital Home Health Care is a partner with Alternate Solutions Health Network.

Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time – in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever. Our success helping patients recover comes from engaging with them. We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient's transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that their care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. This is the most challenging group of individuals to serve, and we find it the most rewarding. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.