Home Health Physical Therapist

Humana•Aventura, FL

28d•$93,000 - $128,000

About The Position

Become a part of our caring community and help us put health first A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager. Such care must be provided in accordance with current Federal, State, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations that govern the agency to ensure that the highest quality care is always maintained. The Physical Therapist understands and adheres to established policies and procedures. Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities. Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning. Directs and supervises personnel as required. Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician. Consults with physicians regarding the change in treatment. Writes reports to physicians regarding patients’ progress. Instructs patients and family/significant others in-home programs and activities of daily living. Apply concepts of the agency’s infection control plan and universal precaution in coordination/performing client cares activities to protect both patient and staff (OSHA. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned. Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities as assigned. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Assists physician with evaluating the level of function. Helps develop the plan of care and revise it as necessary. Consults with family and Agency personnel. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes. Other Duties The Physical Therapist participates in patient care conferences to discuss the need for the involvement of other members of the health team. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with agency policy. Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature. Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient. Maintain your required licenses, certifications, and mandatory skill updates. Comply with all policies, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Provide other duties of healthcare team members as assigned. Use your skills to make an impact

Requirements

Currently licensed in the State of Florida
CPR certification
OSHA Certificate
HIV/AIDS Certificate
HIPAA Certificate
Alzheimer's Certificate
Medical Errors Certificate
Domestic Violence Certificate
Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors.
This role is considered patient facing and is part of Humana's Tuberculosis (TB) screening program. If selected for this role, you will be required to be screened for TB.
Must have a valid in-state driver’s license, provide current registration and insurance, and have a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years.
This role is part of Humana's Driver safety program and therefore requires an individual to have a valid state driver's license and proof of personal vehicle liability insurance with at least 100,000/300,000/100,000 limits.

Responsibilities

Administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence.
Performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.
Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy.
Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
Directs and supervises personnel as required.
Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.
Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
Consults with physicians regarding the change in treatment.
Writes reports to physicians regarding patients’ progress.
Instructs patients and family/significant others in-home programs and activities of daily living.
Apply concepts of the agency’s infection control plan and universal precaution in coordination/performing client cares activities to protect both patient and staff (OSHA.
Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Assists physician with evaluating the level of function.
Helps develop the plan of care and revise it as necessary.
Consults with family and Agency personnel.
Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
Participates in patient care conferences to discuss the need for the involvement of other members of the health team.
Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with agency policy.
Demonstrate commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
Maintain the highest standards of professional conduct in relation to information that is confidential in nature.
Share information only when the recipient's right to access is clearly established and the sharing of such information is in the best interest of the patient.
Maintain your required licenses, certifications, and mandatory skill updates.
Comply with all policies, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Provide other duties of healthcare team members as assigned.