Outpatient Physical Therapist - Hospice Patients

Patriot At Home•Akron, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Outpatient Physical Therapist - Hospice Patients (PRN) Territory: Summit County Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Patriot is veteran-owned and family-operated Why Patriot? Patriot Outpatient Therapy is a place where you can directly make an impact in your community while also thriving personally and professionally! We recognize family as the cornerstone of our company and want you to be part of a team that values your contributions and well-being. We value our families and community: Flexible Schedule Hardship Program- program to support staff during challenging times Patriot Cares- nonprofit for community outreach How we support you professionally: This position is paid per unit Mileage reimbursement Company 401k with 4% company matching

Requirements

Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
Must be licensed or registered by the State
Must have criminal background check
Must have a current CPR (BLS) certification
The ability to drive
Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care

Responsibilities

Provide patient services to community dwelling hospice patients in their homes for evaluations and treatment visits
Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs
Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revise it with the approval of the physician as necessary
Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy
Assist the physician evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests
Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program
Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporate the same in the patient's record