CA - PT - Days - Indio Location! (Palm Springs Area)

Carenest Health Services•Indio, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The physical therapist implements patient rehabilitation programs to help improve patient mobility, function, and strength. This position works in the patient physical therapy clinic, an outpatient/rehabilitation setting. The physical therapist is expected to protect the privacy of all patient information in accordance with the Company’s privacy policies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health care provider. Failure to comply with the Company’s policies and procedures on patient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment. The physical therapist may access protected health information and other patient information only to the extent that is necessary to complete job duties. The physical therapist may only share such information with those who have a need to know specific patient information in order to complete job responsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Company operations. The physical therapist is encouraged and expected to report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding the Company’s policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practices in violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer. The physical therapist is expected to actively participate in Company privacy training. The physical therapist is required to communicate privacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others in accordance with Company policy. Comply with OSHA, federal and state regulations.

Requirements

Hold license as a Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend to work
Maintain and update PT skills and certifications as necessary
Have computer skills necessary to complete job requirements i.e. typing, Word, Internet, EMR, etc.
Degree in Physical Therapy
Must hold active license or plan to test in the near future to hold license as a Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend to work.

Nice To Haves

Continuing Education courses.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and treat patients for physical therapy and rehabilitation programs
Utilize Electronic Medical Record to complete evaluations, reports and discharge summaries for patient files
Guide & monitor patient care in all aspects of treatment and follow-up
Supervise PT Assistants and Aides regarding all aspects of patient care
Communicate with physicians and other persons to insure quality patient care
Correspond with co-workers & other offices via phone, fax & email
Be responsible for accurate patient chart documentation & follow-up re: prescriptions, test results, authorizations etc.
Make sure patients are comfortable and answer questions when necessary.
Work closely with the front office staff regarding scheduling and patient follow up.
Be able to make independent decisions regarding patient care
Be involved in the business marketing & referral process when necessary
Be responsible for following HIPAA policy & procedure
Be familiar with PT billing policy & procedure re: Medicare work-comp, private, auto, liens, cash pay etc.
Be proficient in DX and ICD-10 coding for the billing of services