Physical Therapist- Home Health-Kitsap/Gig Harbor

Signature Healthcare at Home•Federal Way, WA

1d•Remote

About The Position

Signature Healthcare at Home is a leading provider of home health in Oregon and Washington, dedicated to enhancing the life of every person they serve by helping them achieve and sustain health, activity, and independence. Their commitment to "Care Where You Are" guides their mission to offer quality care for clients who wish to remain in their chosen home setting. As a subsidiary of The Pennant Group network, Signature Healthcare at Home offers the stability of a large organization with the autonomy of local operation.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within WA State.
Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state.
Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or any successor organization.
Two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist.
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency-related travel is an essential function of the job.
Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Community/home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides rehabilitative and skilled physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence.
Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregiver(s).
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
Provides patient and caregiver education.
Prepares clinical notes and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Communicates with the physician responsible for the home health plan of care and other healthcare practitioners regarding the current home health plan of care.
Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.
Evaluates therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participates in the development of the total plan of care.
Evaluates home environment.
Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and potential for rehab.
Directs physical therapy treatment.
Instructs patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determines priority needs for physical therapy.
Reports patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition to the physician.
Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy and the goals of the program.
Participates in case conferences.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic devices.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
Participates in discharge planning for patients.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.