Physical Therapist - HHC - Full Time

Tabitha Health Care Services • Lincoln, NE

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About The Position

This position is responsible for providing Physical Therapy services to Tabitha's Home Health Care Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”) with physical or cognitive disabilities to maximize functional independence. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha's LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha's Core Values. As a result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with, TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

Requirements

• Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including medical terminology related to the job.
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required.
• Physical Therapist license in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry required.
• CPR Required.
• Valid Nebraska Driver's license and a good driving record required.
• Must possess auto insurance at or above Nebraska statutory requirements.
• One year experience as a Physical Therapist, preferred.
• Geriatric experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates clients utilizing appropriate diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
• Performs Physical Therapy treatment procedures or delegates to a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant based on initial and on-going client evaluation.
• Develops and implements the client's plan of care in collaboration with the physician, other consulting health care professionals, family/caregiver according to agency procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Documents the care provided, instructions given, client's progress toward goals, and changes in condition adhering to Tabitha's policies and procedures and state/federal regulations.
• Reports significant changes in the client's condition to the physician and nursing staff.
• Communicates and coordinates care and client's progress with other team members involved in the care.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates therapeutic exercise programs, and instructs the client's family/caregiver/Home Health Aide in carrying out the program.
• Consults with the attending physician and obtains a written or telephone order for Physical Therapy plan of care and any changes in the client's plan of care as needed.
• Ensures that assigned client's clinical records are complete, timely, and reflect coordination of care.
• Oversees and coordinates Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide client care activities.
• Organizes and prioritizes work to complete responsibilities according to plan within established time frames to meet the client's medical and social needs.
• Communicates effectively with clients, families, staff and support services to achieve client goals and meet service expectations.
• Maintains work schedule which allows for coverage in all Rehabilitation programs as needed.
• Attends and actively participates in client care conferences as indicated whenever on duty.
• Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates all student interns and volunteers.
• Teaches in-services and orientation of nursing employees relating to Rehabilitation upon request of supervisor.
• Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

Benefits

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
• Free on-site TEAMember clinic
• Wellness program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree