Home Health Physical Therapist

Sheridan Memorial Hospital•Sheridan, WY

About The Position

A Registered Physical Therapist administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, which may include care for terminally ill Hospice patients as needed. The therapist works as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care as needed. Work is performed in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the homecare/hospice nurse manager.

Requirements

Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the specified medical education and accreditation bodies.
Current Wyoming Physical Therapist license.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
BLS certification required.
Central Registry required.
Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening required.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy.
Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities and help them return to the optimum productive level within their capabilities.
Participate with other healthcare personnel in patient care planning.
Direct and supervise personnel as required.
Take an initial history and make an initial evaluation.
Perform skilled procedures as ordered by a physician.
Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment and write reports regarding patient progress.
Instruct patients and family or significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participate in and present in-service programs as assigned.
Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned.
Attend scheduled patient care conferences.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Assist a physician with evaluating the patient’s level of function.
Help develop and revise the plan of care as necessary.
Consult with family and Agency personnel.
Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant changes in condition within Agency-defined time frames.
Use ICD-9 codes appropriately.
Obtain, maintain, and communicate accurate patient medication information across the continuum of care.