Physical Therapist Homecare
About The Position
This position is responsible for screening, testing, evaluating, diagnosing and treatment of injuries, diseases, and disabilities using physical therapy procedures and modalities in accordance with standard physical therapy practices. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care. Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of patients? Join our dedicated team as a Homecare Physical Therapist! We are seeking a compassionate and skilled professional to help our patients achieve their fullest potential through innovative and personalized therapy. If you are committed to fostering growth and development in a supportive and collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you! What does it mean to be a caregiver with Intermountain? Check out this video and learn more and discover the “Power of We.” As a Physical Therapist in Homecare, you will play a vital role in supporting our clinical team, ensuring our patients receive the best care by:
Requirements
- Current Physical Therapist license in states where you work.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Basic Computer skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
- Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
- Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
- Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
- Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
- Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients.
- Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
- Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items.
- Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
- May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
Responsibilities
- Competent Services: Providing competent theoretical and technical skills pertinent to the patient populations being served. Demonstrating effective primary patient care coordination with all disciplines when assigned. Following the patient care coordination process.
- Patient Care Process: Thoroughly identifying and evaluating functional and rehabilitative needs. Identifying and prioritizing patient needs. Developing and implementing appropriate care plans and goals. Adjusting and updating care plans as needed. Appropriately coordinating patient care with other disciplines. Consistently following the established care plan. Providing appropriate education to patients and families. Delegating and appropriately supervising Physical Therapy Assistants and home health aides when required.
- Compliance and Coordination: Demonstrating appropriate utilization and infection control. Participating in timely corrective action plans. Practicing within the Scope of Practice and complying with all policies, laws, licensure, regulations, and standards for care pertaining to the delivery of home care services.
- Documentation and Monitoring: Providing timely and thorough documentation of the patient record consistent with agency standards. Demonstrating the efficient use of resources by effectively managing time, supplies, and equipment and by meeting established productivity standards.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
