Physical Therapist-Home Health, Full Time

Prisma Health•Spartanburg, SC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements individualized physical therapy treatment programs according to physical therapy principles and practices. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and the patient's physician to develop, implement, evaluate, and update the patient's plan of care. Provides direction and supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy students, and Certified Nursing Assistants in patient care, and supports program and staff development. The position requires advanced clinical and interpersonal skills. The Physical Therapist assesses patients, documents findings including OASIS responses, establishes measurable goals and treatment plans, provides therapy and patient and caregiver education, evaluates outcomes, and coordinates care and discharge planning. The role also includes supervising assistants, students, and CNAs; meeting productivity and scheduling standards; maintaining departmental, safety, environmental, and infection-control requirements; attending meetings and training; supporting staff development; and participating in community health education.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an APTA-accredited program; an approved South Carolina State Board physical therapy program or education deemed equivalent by the South Carolina Board of Physical Therapy Examiners may satisfy the education requirement in lieu of this requirement.
At least 1 year of Physical Therapy experience.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in South Carolina.
Valid South Carolina driver's license; a valid license from the state of prior residence may be used for 90 days after moving to South Carolina, after which a South Carolina license must be obtained.
CPR certification.
Advanced clinical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Perform initial physical therapy assessments and reassessments within agency time frames, using appropriate tests, measures, and agency screening tools.
Identify patient needs, potential barriers, and appropriate referrals to other Home Health disciplines; communicate recommendations to the patient's physician.
Document assessment findings, OASIS responses, plans of care, interventions, and supervisory activities accurately and within required time frames using agency-approved terminology and abbreviations.
Collaborate with the patient's physician and interdisciplinary team to establish, coordinate, and update individualized plans of care.
Review referral-source documentation and establish realistic, measurable short- and long-term goals and expected functional outcomes.
Design and modify treatment plans to reflect the patient's age, education, cultural background, assessment findings, response to treatment, and interdisciplinary plan of care.
Involve patients and caregivers in care planning and provide information about follow-up services and community resources.
Provide physical therapy at the established frequency and duration, applying appropriate safety measures and therapy techniques.
Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, and long-term functional outcomes.
Evaluate the effectiveness of the plan of care and progress toward outcomes; consult with team members and leadership about complex or unresolved situations.
Prepare patients for discharge, discharge them when appropriate, and obtain written discharge notice in accordance with Medicare Conditions of Participation.
Compare patient outcomes with state and national benchmarks to evaluate individual practice.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants under the South Carolina Physical Therapy Practice Act, support Physical Therapy students' development, delegate tasks appropriately, and conduct CNA supervisory visits as required.
Meet team and department productivity standards and follow efficient patient scheduling practices; assist with coverage when appropriate.
Complete PPD testing by the end of the employee's birth month; comply with departmental policies, quality assurance, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Attend scheduled staff and team meetings and mandatory in-services; complete annual mandatory training and assignments on time.
Assist with departmental equipment and supplies, support orientation and ongoing development of agency staff, and perform other related duties as assigned.
Promote healthcare in the community through education and assistance at community events.