Physical Therapist PT Home Health

PruittHealth•Albany, GA

2d•Remote

About The Position

Home is where the heart is! That's why PruittHealth @ Home is committed to caring for our patients and residents, as well as providing our employees with a rewarding career as a member of our PruittHealth family. The Physical Therapist PT – Home Health Services provides evaluative, consultative and treatment interventions to all home health patients in their place of residence referred by a licensed physician and will maintain effective communication with home health partners patients, patient’s families and other internal and external customers as appropriate.

Requirements

Must have a valid professional license in State of practice.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Program.
If foreign-trained, the program must be deemed substantially equivalent to a Physical Therapist entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the APTA.

Nice To Haves

Prior Home Health experience is preferable.

Responsibilities

Evaluate the patient’s level of function and skilled therapy needs.
Treat the patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and obtain maximum outcomes according to the established plan of care.
Advise and consult the family and other interdisciplinary team members to promote optimal functional outcomes.
Assesses, monitors, documents and reports progress of patient's health and condition using required documents via clinician preferred technology, and within established timelines.
Helps maintain continuity of care by collaborating with the interdisciplinary team and attending physician to develop, integrate, and manage the patient care plan of care, making referrals to other disciplines as needed.
Demonstrates intermediate knowledge of home care and competency in discipline for specific patient care skills, required for the provision of care.
Conducts field visits to (1) evaluate & initiate start of care and (2) conduct clinical outcomes monitoring, follow-up and care performance improvement initiatives.
Utilizes accepted company teaching materials in patient/family education.
Completes documentation timely, accurately, and at the point of care, according to industry standards (e.g., OASIS assessments, SOC/Admissions, Recertifications, ABN’s, subsequent visits, physician orders, care coordination, etc.).
Meets agency productivity standards and utilizes time and resources effectively and efficiently.
Participates in center/agency surveys (Licensure/Joint Commission), mandatory in-services, case conferences, staff meetings, and programs (e.g., Performance Improvement Program) as required.
Follow established safety regulations and procedures, and report job-related functions/tasks that involve occupational hazards, as necessary.
Maintains current license, certification, and clinical records to meet federal, state and agency regulations and guidelines.
Recognizes and responds to priorities in patient care showing initiative and sound judgment.
Demonstrates willingness to adapt to change in workload and assists with training/orienting others.
Accepts responsibility to report any alleged or suspected violations to supervisor and/or others until the issue is resolved.
Ability to be self-directed, prioritize, manage time appropriately, and meet outcomes and strategic goals by targeted deadlines.