Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Bloomington, IN

40d•Remote

About The Position

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY. This role involves providing comprehensive skilled physical therapy services in a patient's home as ordered by the attending physician. The Physical Therapist I (PT) educates patients and their family members, ensures patient safety, and is accountable for accurate documentation and compliance with all legal rules and regulations. The position requires driving to patient locations and completing all required documentation within specified company timelines.

Requirements

Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%
Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%
Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%
Walking - Constantly 66%-100%
Bending - Constantly 66%-100%
Standing - Constantly 66%-100%
Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%
Driving - Frequently 34%-66%
Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Frequently 34%-66%
Stretching/Reaching - Constantly 66%-100%
Climbing - Frequently 34%-66%
Hand/finger dexterity - Frequently 34%-66%
Stooping (bend at waist) - Frequently 34%-66%
Distinguish smell/temperature - Occasionally 2%-33%
Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%
Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%
Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%
Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute or home care setting is preferred.
New grads are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
Develops plan of care
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient’s home
Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy
Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSW
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
Listens to patient and family members
Oversees and supervises therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants
Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.
Communicates with the PTAs and home health aides on supervisory visit results
Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
Completes chart audits at agency site location as requested
Maintains active PT license in state of employment
Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
Participates in orientation/training of new employees
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment.
Other duties as assigned.