Physical Therapist - PT- Home Health -PRN/FT

Complete Home Care•Lake Worth, FL

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Provide coordinated care to clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates client care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans organize and conducts physical therapy treatment based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Requirements

Two (2) years experience as a PT in a clinical care setting.
Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrates proven decision-making skills.
If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile.
Must read, write and comprehend English.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
Current driver’s license in good standing.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Current State professional license as a PT in any/all applicable states.
Current CPR.
Maintenance of a valid PT license in the state which the therapist practices in.
Maintenance of a valid CPR certificate.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times.
Perform clinical assessments; identifies patient needs and appropriateness of client.
Document, prepare/revise and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
Apply concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordination/performing client cares activities to protect both client and staff (OSHA).
Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
Assist/instruct client/family in transfer techniques appropriate to client abilities.
Instruct on use of equipment.
Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals.
Regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings.
Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers.
Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.
Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency.
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board.