Home Health Physical Therapist

Sheridan Memorial Hospital•Sheridan, WY

About The Position

A licensed Physical Therapist administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, including hospice patients as needed. Services are provided in accordance with physician orders and a plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the home care/hospice nurse manager. The therapist works to improve or minimize residual physical disabilities and help patients reach the optimum productive level within their capabilities.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited physical therapist program.
Hold a current Wyoming Physical Therapy license or be able to obtain one.
BLS certification is required.
Central Registry is required.
Hold a current valid driver’s license.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy and perform skilled procedures as ordered.
Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities and support their return to the highest productive level within their capabilities.
Participate with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Direct and supervise personnel as required.
Take initial patient histories and complete initial evaluations.
Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment and report on patient progress.
Instruct patients and family members or significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participate in assigned performance improvement activities and attend scheduled patient care conferences.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Assist physicians in evaluating patients’ level of function.
Help develop and revise the plan of care as necessary.
Consult with families and Agency personnel.
Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant-change-in-condition documentation within Agency-defined time frames.
Use ICD-9 codes appropriately.
Obtain, maintain, and communicate accurate patient medication information across the continuum of care.