Physical Therapist (Rehab, Therapy) - Homecare

Greater Manchester Homecare•East Hartford, CT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy to patients in their homes under written orders from qualified physicians, in accordance with Agency policies and procedures. The role includes admitting and readmitting patients; completing assessments; developing and implementing care plans and therapeutic goals with patients and families; evaluating safety and progress; coordinating care with other services; providing instruction to patients and families; and planning discharge from service. The therapist maintains accurate OASIS assessments and clinical documentation, obtains physician orders, and participates in care coordination. The position also involves managing an assigned workload, responding flexibly to emergencies, meeting Agency productivity expectations, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team, and appropriately delegating and supervising tasks. The therapist maintains professional skills, credentials, CPR certification, and compliance with Agency policies, regulations, and privacy requirements. Work is performed in patients’ homes and in an office environment. The role requires physical activity including lifting and carrying items up to 50 pounds, patient transfers and gait training, stair use, kneeling, and extended sitting. The Greater Manchester Region has approximately 2,500 employees and serves approximately 300,000 people across 19 towns.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in physical therapy from an APTA-approved program.
One year of acute care experience.
Current license to practice as a physical therapist in the State of Connecticut.
Knowledge of current APTA guidelines and standards, Agency policies and procedures, applicable regulations, current modalities, and medical equipment relevant to patient care.
Skill in identifying patient problems and recommending solutions; documenting in clinical records; and establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, families, physicians, coworkers, and the community.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Adequate transportation to carry out job requirements.
Proof of satisfactory automobile insurance, with minimum coverage determined by Agency policy, when using an automobile for transportation.
Individual malpractice insurance policy.
Willingness to provide service throughout the Agency’s geographic area according to Agency need.
Ability to perform heavy work, maintain balance, climb and descend stairs, perform floor-to-stand transfers, kneel and sit for extended periods, and lift, transfer, and perform gait training with patients on all surfaces.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Corrected vision and hearing within the normal range and ability to work under stressful conditions with limited exposure to communicable diseases.

Nice To Haves

Additional experience in home health care.

Responsibilities

Admit and readmit patients and provide home-based physical therapy in compliance with Agency policies and State and Federal regulations.
Complete physical assessments and develop and implement care plans and therapeutic goals with patients and families.
Arrange for assistive equipment and evaluate patient safety on a 24-hour basis.
Coordinate patient care with other services and use Agency and community resources and consultants.
Evaluate significant changes in patient condition and progress toward therapeutic goals.
Instruct patients and families in care procedures, responsibilities, and wellness practices; plan for discharge from service.
Maintain case mix weight, utilization, and patient satisfaction in alignment with industry standards and Agency quality objectives.
Complete OASIS assessments and ensure OASIS documentation correlates with the Plan of Care.
Document services in the clinical record in accordance with regulations and Agency policy, including exporting documentation and applicable activities and mileage within 36 hours of a visit.
Obtain physician verbal or written orders and comply with reporting requirements.
Coordinate care with physicians and other disciplines as appropriate.
Manage work assignments efficiently, make timely client contact and first home visits, and allow flexibility for emergencies and unexpected visits.
Report cases with unmet goals or at-risk situations to the Clinical Manager and respond appropriately.
Meet Agency productivity expectations and use payer sources correctly to reflect changing levels of care.
Participate in team meetings and interdisciplinary care planning, including hospice patient plans when appropriate, and inform the primary nurse of therapy progress and status.
Delegate appropriate tasks to Home Care Aides and orient and supervise them in accordance with regulations and Agency policy.
Delegate patient care responsibilities to Physical Therapy Assistants as appropriate.
Apply case management principles and manage cost and quality.
Attend at least 12 hours of in-service training annually, including required annual in-services, and participate in self-appraisal and professional development planning.
Follow the Agency Corporate Compliance Plan and HIPAA Privacy Plan and seek clinical input as needed.
Maintain a professional image, work cooperatively as a team member, provide a current copy of professional licensure, and maintain CPR certification.
Precept new therapists and students when capable.