Physical Therapist (HH), FT

JKV Careers•Lee's Summit, MO

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates Home Health patients and develops treatment plans to restore or maintain function or prevent decline from disabilities, injuries, and diseases, in accordance with referring physicians’ orders. The role supports the Village’s mission, values, and PRIDE service expectations, and completes required training. The Physical Therapist visits patients in their homes, communicates with physicians, patients, and responsible parties, teaches patients and families about the therapy plan, and evaluates progress to guide medically necessary treatment and modifications. The position maintains compliant clinical documentation and charges, supervises physical therapy assistants, and participates in case conferences. It also requires travel to patient homes, adherence to infection-control, confidentiality, equipment, and safety requirements, and may include on-call responsibilities depending on departmental services. The associate reports to the Administrator Home Health.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Licensed Physical Therapist in Missouri and Kansas; licenses must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment.
Current valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
Current CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within the first 90 days of employment.
Basic knowledge of Microsoft operating system, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Ability to travel to patient homes within the designated geographic area.
Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities, solve problems, and work autonomously.
Ability to read and interpret business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, and governmental regulations.
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information and respond to questions effectively.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic and calculate figures such as percentages, proportions, area, circumference, and volume.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to meet the physical demands of medium work, including exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 10 pounds constantly, along with walking, climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, pushing, lifting, grasping, fingering, talking, and hearing.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience in Physical Therapy is preferred.

Responsibilities

Visit Home Health patients to perform assessments and establish a plan of care.
Treat patients referred for physical therapy by written physician order, or direct their treatment.
Establish treatment plans based on problems identified during evaluations.
Communicate evaluation results and plans of care with physicians, and communicate with patients and responsible parties about treatment programs.
Teach patients and families about the therapy plan of care.
Observe and evaluate patient progress and modify treatment plans as medically necessary.
Maintain documentation and patient charges in compliance with policies and regulations.
Direct and supervise physical therapy assistants.
Initiate and participate in case conferences regarding patient goals and care delivered.
Follow infection-control policies and protocols and protect confidential information.
Ensure equipment is operated properly by following company procedures and manufacturer instructions.
Maintain clinical competency requirements and comply with safety regulations.
Meet workplace conduct expectations and work effectively with colleagues and customers.
Perform other assigned responsibilities as required by business needs.