(PRN) Physical Therapist (Jasper, AL) - ProHealth Home Health & Hospice
ProHealth Home Health & Hospice•Jasper, AL
•Onsite
About The Position
A Registered Physical Therapist administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. Services are provided in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. The role works in the Agency office and patients’ homes and includes travel to and from patient homes.
Requirements
- Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by an organization specified in the posting: CAPTE, APTA, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and APTA.
- Currently licensed in the state or states where practicing.
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
- Acceptance of the Agency’s philosophy and goals.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
- Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy.
- Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities and help them reach the optimum productive level within their capabilities.
- Participate with other home care personnel in patient care planning.
- Direct and supervise personnel as required.
- Take initial histories and perform initial evaluations.
- Perform skilled procedures as ordered by the physician.
- Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment and report patients’ progress to physicians.
- Instruct patients and family members or significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
- Participate in and present in-service programs as assigned.
- Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
- Attend scheduled patient care conferences.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes.
- Assist the physician in evaluating patients’ levels of function.
- Help develop and revise plans of care as necessary.
- Consult with families and Agency personnel.
- Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant-change-in-condition documentation within Agency-defined time frames.
- Use ICD-10 codes appropriately.
