Physiatrist-(Weekends)

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Beaumont Home Health and Hospice
Schedule: 8- 5 Pm, Monday- Friday. Two weekend days per month, on summer and one winter Holiday to work Territory: NOW OFFERING $5,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
SUMMARY The Physical Therapist I (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 I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needed
Develops plan of care
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy
Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSW
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
Oversees and supervises therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants
Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed
Communicates with the PTAs and home health aides on supervisory visit results
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
Completes chart audits at agency site location as requested
Maintains active PT license in state of employment
Participates in orientation/training of new employees
Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits
Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits
Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment
QUALIFICATIONS Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute setting is required.
Home care experience is desired.
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
Knowledge Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%
Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%
with or without assistance - Frequently 34%-66%
Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
INDBEAUHH6 We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work.
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