Signature Bend Home Health | PRN PT | Bend, OR
About The Position
Provides curative, rehabilitative, and/or preventive services as a member of a multidisciplinary home health team. The Physical Therapist may conduct the initial evaluation when nursing is not involved in the plan of care at its inception; assist the physician in evaluating functional levels; contribute to and revise treatment plans; provide skilled therapy services; prepare clinical and progress notes on the day of service; and advise and consult with families and agency personnel. The role requires compliance with agency policies, professional practice standards, applicable laws, regulations, and safety and infection-control procedures. The therapist maintains patient and staff confidentiality, completes required education, participates in staff meetings and in-service programs, and communicates and collaborates with colleagues. The position requires working independently, managing time and productivity, using judgment in challenging situations, and notifying the supervisor or office of delays or absences as expected. Participation in new employee orientation and student preceptorship may be assigned. Services are provided in patients’ homes, which may be cluttered, in poor repair, unclean, or affected by pests, smoke, limited ventilation, or temperature-control issues. The role involves driving throughout the service area and may require coping with difficult weather or traffic conditions and schedule changes. Physical demands include driving up to 150 miles in a day, climbing stairs, lifting, pushing, and pulling at least 40 pounds without assistance, assisting dependent patients with positioning, transfers, and ambulation, and bending, squatting, or kneeling. Fine motor skills may be needed for clinical tasks appropriate to training and licensure.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy school.
- Current Washington physical therapy license.
- Current approved CPR certification: BLS for healthcare providers.
- Current Washington driver’s license or transportation available to cover the entire service area without advance notice.
- Current minimum automobile insurance coverage as required by law.
- Interest in working with ill, elderly, and/or disabled clients.
- Able to read, write, and communicate verbally effectively in English.
- Able to drive up to 150 miles in one day and tolerate congested driving conditions and frequent schedule changes.
- Able to climb stairs; lift, push, and pull at least 40 pounds without assistance; provide physical care to dependent patients, including positioning, transfers, and ambulation; and bend, squat, and/or kneel.
- Able to perform fine motor tasks such as IV care, wound dressings, catheter care, and/or range of motion, as appropriate to training and license or certification.
- Able to tolerate short periods of secondhand smoke, inadequate ventilation, or inadequate temperature control.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of recent experience in a clinical setting is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Attend annual safety and infection-control education and follow agency safety precautions and emergency procedures.
- Maintain knowledge of emergency procedures and help patients and caregivers understand them.
- Support the agency’s mission, philosophy, and goals; follow agency policies and maintain professional conduct, attendance, and punctuality.
- Complete and document required annual education and attend required staff meetings and in-service programs.
- Maintain confidentiality and a basic understanding of age-related differences in care and communication.
- Work as a member of a multidisciplinary team, communicating and supporting colleagues.
- Meet productivity expectations, organize work, and manage time effectively.
- Document client services legibly and accurately in accordance with professional standards and reimbursement requirements.
- Work independently, use good judgment, ask questions when unsure, take initiative, and problem-solve safety concerns in the home.
- Work as scheduled and notify the supervisor, office, or designee of delays or absences according to expectations.
- Participate in the orientation of new employees and preceptorship of students when assigned.
- Make the initial evaluation visit when nursing is not involved in the plan of care at its inception.
- Assist the physician in evaluating levels of function.
- Develop, contribute to, and revise the plan of treatment as appropriate.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes on the day of service.
- Advise and consult with families and other agency personnel.
- Provide skilled therapy services.
- Work cooperatively with others, address issues assertively, follow the line of authority when needed, and contribute to a positive atmosphere.
- Adhere to applicable laws, rules, and standards and report actual or suspected fraud or operational abuse as appropriate.
