Physical Therapist (Pollocksville, NC)

HOME HEALTH & HOSPICE CARE INC • Pollocksville, NC

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides prescribed treatments of physical therapy, which involve a complex and sophisticated level of interventions designed to provide restoration to the patient to his/her maximum rehabilitative potential or maintains/stabilize to prevent decline in function for a chronically debilitated patient.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy curriculum.
• Physical Therapist currently licensed to practice physical therapy in North Carolina.
• Maintain current CPR certification (BCLS)
• Proficient computer skills/knowledge and experience in electronic medical records.

Nice To Haves

• One-year of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Abides by and supports 3HC's Compliance Program and Code of Ethics.
• Creates positive experiences for internal and external customers that will meet their expectations.
• Manages assigned cases and assists office with achieving positive patient outcomes
• Conducts a complete assessment of the patient to identify appropriate care needs
• Prepares and maintains appropriate clinical and administrative records in a prompt and comprehensive manner, documenting patient limitations/interventions and progress.
• Provides regular supervision to Physical Therapy Assistant at a minimum of 30 days and a certified nursing assistant at a minimum of 14 days as appropriate in carrying out the plan of treatment as established by the nurse or therapist.
• Provides an example for correct ethical/legal activities.
• Maintains regular communication with supervisor
• Travels to other offices to meet the demand of patient needs as requested by Director of Clinical Services/Assistant Director of Clinical Services.
• Ensures that 3HC can bill for services appropriately
• Stays abreast of overall patient care and improves physical therapy skills
• Demonstrates a willingness to be cost effective in the use of agency resources, the monitoring of waste, and the proper use of supplies and equipment.
• Adheres to 3HC's Personnel Policy and performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees