Hospice Physical Therapist PRN

Addus HomeCare•Hermitage, PA

About The Position

Helping Hands Hospice is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist to support Hermitage and surrounding counties. Come join our compassionate growing team of professional clinicians who make a difference in the lives of patients and families facing end of life journey. What We offer: Great culture and team atmosphere Flexible Hours 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match Mileage reimbursement Employee Referral Program Employee Discount Programs What Youll Do: Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency staff Assist the provider in evaluating level of function Participate in the development of the plan of care Prepare clinical and progress notes Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in patients home Confer regularly with attending provider regarding clients progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress Teach basic principles of good posture and body mechanics in relation to changing needs of individuals in all age groups May train patient in the use of prosthetic device Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals Participates in discharge planning for patient Participates in peer consultation process Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed. Qualifications: Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Physical Therapy Association Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice At least two (2) years experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred) Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment Possess knowledge of principles and practices of physical therapy Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Requirements

Graduate from a School of Physical Therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association and the Physical Therapy Association
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of practice
Must possess current CPR and First Aid Certification
Ability to make home visits and provide nursing care in the home environment
Possess knowledge of principles and practices of physical therapy
Ability to complete necessary documentation appropriately, legibly and timely
Interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills necessary to complete job responsibilities
Must have reliable transportation, current driver's license and appropriate automobile insurance

Nice To Haves

At least two (2) years experience in an acute hospital or equivalent experience (preferred)

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency staff
Assist the provider in evaluating level of function
Participate in the development of the plan of care
Prepare clinical and progress notes
Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities of daily living
Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surrounding in patients home
Confer regularly with attending provider regarding clients progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in the environment that affect care
Interpret to the client and family the implication of the treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the provider
Provide families with information, support and encouragement to help motivate them in their progress
Teach basic principles of good posture and body mechanics in relation to changing needs of individuals in all age groups
May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
Participates in discharge planning for patient
Participates in peer consultation process
Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.