Home Health Care Physical Therapist / Occupational Therapist

Physical Therapist
The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and providing rehabilitative and strengthening programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.
RiverStone Health Home Care Services provides medical treatment for an illness or injury, to help patients recover, regain independence, and become as self-sufficient as possible. Home health care helps patient manage chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, pain management or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and provides personal care services.
The team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, medical social workers, and certified home health aides.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for:
Instructing the patient and patient's caretaker(s) regarding the patient's disability and the measures they can take to lessen or eliminate physical impairment.
Performing tests and measurements to evaluate the extent of the disability, establish a prognosis, and determine treatment options
Developing and implementing individual therapy, rehabilitation, and adaptation plans for patients to improve muscle strength and tone, balance, patient mobility, and posture.
Continually evaluating and modifying plans as necessary.
Evaluating the need for, prescribing, directing the use of, and adjusting adaptive or supportive equipment as necessary.
Administering manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or immobilization.
Administering treatment involving application of physical agents, using equipment, moist packs, ultraviolet or infrared lamps, or ultrasound machine.
Testing and measuring patient's strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, or respiratory or circulatory efficiency and recording data.
Providing functional training for the patient in negotiating common practical situations.
Performing safety evaluations of patient homes.
Moving furniture and belongings as necessary to promote safety, mobility, and accessibility.
Coordinating patient care with physicians, therapists, home health aides, and other care providers.
Referring the patient to outside resources and/or care providers as necessary.
Documenting clearly and accurately the patient's mental, physical, and emotional condition and treatment.
Recording prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or entering information into computer.
Monitoring the activities of other employees, care providers, and/or caretakers involved in the treatment of the patient.
Attending case conferences as scheduled whether in-person, telephonically or electronically.
Conducting in-service educational programs for staff.
Discharging patient from physical therapy when goals or projected outcomes have been attained and providing for appropriate follow-up care or referral for patients and/or care givers to a variety of community resources after patient discharge.
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduated from an approved accredited school of Physical Therapy
Any combination of experience and training which provide the equivalent scope of knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in acute care, rehabilitation, neurology, or geriatric physical therapy.
Experience working with underserved population
Required Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Montana.
CPR Certification.
Valid Montana State Driver's License in good standing.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of physical therapy principles and practices.
Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
Knowledge and understanding of protected sensitive patient health information (HIPAA) and confidentiality.
Working knowledge of computer programs and medical coding procedures.
Strong organizational and interpersonal skills.
Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
Ability to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols.
Ability to multi-task efficiently and effectively.
Ability to maintain a calm and positive demeanor during difficult client interactions.
Ability to perform job duties with integrity and innovation to ensure completion and a high level of quality.
Excellent communication skills to ensure efficiencies and quality customer service.
Ability to adhere to all policies and procedures, including but not limited to standards for safety, attendance, punctuality and personal appearance.
Customer Service Excellence:
Doing things right the first time
Making people feel welcome
Showing respect for each customer
Anticipating customer needs and concerns
Keeping customers informed
Helping and going the extra mile
Responding quickly
Protecting privacy and confidentiality
Demonstrating proper telephone etiquette
Taking responsibility for handling complaints
Being professional
Taking ownership of your attitude toward Service Excellence.
Supervision:
~ None

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
Required to stand, walk and sit; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Regularly required to stoop, kneel, bend, crouch and lift up to 25 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally; expected to ask for help from a colleague or utilize a lift when assistance is needed.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
Ability to travel and use own personal vehicle. Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, other vehicles, etc. Travel occurs in all weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold.
Risk of needlestick injury is possible.
Freedom to Act & Decision Making:
~ The position reports to the Clinic Manager who provides general direction regarding standards and priorities. The Physical Therapist is responsible for determining the content and effectiveness of customized treatment plans. The position has the authority to modify the content of services to meet patient needs. The position has the authority to make final technical judgements regarding physical therapy treatments. As a technical expert providing service in patients' homes, the position determines or has a strong influence on the nature, scope, efficiency and quality of department functions, services and programs.

Communications & Networking:
~ Daily communication with patients to foster relationships and gain their trust as they help them move through tough exercises. Responsible for maintaining a positive attitude when working with patients, as many patients are dealing with challenging conditions that result in pain and difficulty when performing exercises. Responsible for discussing and safeguarding confidential information, maintaining positivity, keeping patients engaged and motivated, and showing genuine care and concern for patients.

Budget & Resource Management:
The position is responsible for managing resources including time, equipment, and other resources necessary to deliver services.
Decisions made by the position directly affect the efficiency and cost of services
Qualifications
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated:
: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Team Player:
: Works well as a member of a group
Functional Expert:
: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact:
: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Self-Starter:
: Inspired to perform without outside help
Work-
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