Home Health Physical Therapist

Compassus•Hood River, OR

9d•$51 - $71

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 to restore or maintain well-being. Based on medical referrals and therapy evaluations, the therapist plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy programs and collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. The position is full-time, on weekdays during the day shift, serving the Portland-Gorge, Oregon home health area. The role is part of a bargaining unit covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved program.
Current state license as a Physical Therapist.
Valid driver’s license.
Current CPR certification.
Negative TB screen and Hepatitis consent or declination.
Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.
Therapy skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Good interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of durable medical equipment.

Responsibilities

Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Demonstrate professional commitment, growth, and competency, including attending required in-services and participating in in-service programs.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
Monitor assigned cases to ensure compliance with third-party payor requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals to coordinate services and make appropriate referrals.
Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine functional level, 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 patients’ needs and desires.
Prepare and complete a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members; document progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical records on an ongoing basis; and revise the Plan of Care based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
Instruct patients and families in safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes, and use therapy equipment appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis and needs.
Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Follow information systems security policies and procedures, attend security training when offered, and report information systems security problems.
Perform other duties as assigned.