Physical Therapist Weekend

Alternate Solutions Health Network • Fairfax, VA

104d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) provides comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician within specified geographical territory. The PT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The PT is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

Requirements

• Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment
• Minimum of one year of experience as a PT in an acute setting is required
• Home care experience is desired
• 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
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver

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
• Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral
• Develops plan of care
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients
• 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 nurse 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

Benefits

• Guaranteed base salary plus a generous uncapped bonus structure
• Mileage reimbursement and additional bonus opportunities
• Flexible schedules
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Opportunity to participate in 401k
• Company paid life insurance
• Access to a robust Employee Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree