Home Health Physical Therapist - PPV PRN

Compassus•Centerville, TN

About The Position

The Home Health Physical Therapist is a licensed professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. The role plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being, and plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment based on medical referrals and evaluations. The therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and models Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation while promoting the company’s philosophy and Pillars of Success. The position also upholds the Code of Ethical Conduct and fosters positive relationships with colleagues, departments, and external stakeholders. The role includes assessing patient needs and functioning, developing and revising plans of care in consultation with physicians and care-team members, providing appropriate therapy for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders, and communicating with patients, families, and healthcare professionals to coordinate services. The therapist also instructs patients and families in safe transfers and use of assistive equipment, and follows infection-control measures and applicable care requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Active, unencumbered Physical Therapist license in the state or states of employment.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to perform basic mathematical operations and calculate rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to articulate and embrace the hospice philosophy.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Maintain professional growth and competency, attend required in-services, and participate in in-service programs.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate services and make appropriate referrals.
Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine functioning, complete OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, and assess suitability for home health.
Perform and oversee other team members, when applicable, in providing care consistent with patient needs and desires.
Prepare and complete plans of care in consultation with physicians and other care-team members; document progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical records on an ongoing basis; and revise plans based on evaluation and ongoing assessment.
Plan and provide treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referrals and therapy assessments.
Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
Instruct patients in safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes, and use therapy equipment appropriate to diagnosis and needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.