Physical Therapist (PT)

Alternate Solutions Health Network•Kettering, OH

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides comprehensive skilled physical therapy services in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician. The role includes educating patients and their families, promoting patient safety, and completing accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency protocols, Medicare and federal guidelines, and applicable laws and regulations. The therapist develops and adjusts individualized plans of care, evaluates patient response and medical condition, and works to relieve pain, restore or maintain function, and support continuity of care. The position serves a territory covering North and South Springfield, North Lewisburg, Enon, and New Carlisle for Kettering Homecare. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with rotation. The therapist also participates in on-call requirements, case conferences, training, and mandatory agency meetings. Travel to patients’ locations is required.

Requirements

At least one year of experience as a physical therapist in an acute setting.
Current physical therapist license in the state of employment.
Valid driver’s license and auto insurance listing the employee as a driver.
Ability to communicate effectively and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians, and coworkers.
Knowledge of therapy best practices.
Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments and identify situations and handle them with an appropriate solution.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Disciplined work ethic and ability to prioritize and be timely.

Nice To Haves

Home care experience.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy in patients’ homes as ordered by the attending physician.
Observe, record, and report patient reactions, changes, and progress to the attending physician and appropriate agency staff.
Perform OASIS assessments and develop individualized plans of care, adjusting them as patient needs change.
Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical therapy methods.
Arrange outpatient services that cannot be provided in the patient’s home.
Promote continuity of care through appropriate admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Counsel patients and families about the disease or injury and its management throughout physical therapy.
Involve patients and families in developing the plan of care and listen to their concerns.
Instruct patients and family members in the proper use of equipment and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
Help patients and families understand financial responsibility for needed equipment by using the DME department and/or MSW.
Teach patients preventative measures and sound decision-making to help reduce re-hospitalizations.
Oversee and supervise therapy services provided by PTAs and, when appropriate, nurse assistants.
Evaluate and adjust the plan of care based on patient response to treatment and medical condition.
Communicate supervisory visit results to PTAs and home health aides.
Complete clinical documentation, chart audits when requested, and all required visit documentation within the specified timeframes and company requirements.
Maintain an active physical therapist license in the state of employment.
Communicate schedule changes to the scheduler.
Participate in on-call requirements, case conferences, in-service training, mandatory agency meetings, and orientation or training of new employees.
Maintain a professional appearance and follow agency policies and procedures.
Drive to patients’ primary locations and attend assigned visit locations.
Perform other duties as assigned.