PRN PT Home Health

WVU Medicine•Morgantown, WV

21d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and clinically assesses physical therapy patients, develops treatment plans, performs therapeutic procedures, and progresses patient care. The role also includes consulting with medical staff and other health professionals, completing clinical records and insurance forms, and supervising assistive personnel. Services are primarily provided in patients’ homes and may require extensive travel.

Requirements

Current physical therapist licensure in the state where services are performed, or a Physical Therapist Compact License. State licenses listed include Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Valid driver’s license.
CPR certification within 30 days of hire.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to delegate tasks to physical therapist assistants.
Time-management skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of and compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and laws.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling; regularly moving and positioning patients of all weights; communicating effectively; and performing heavy work involving exertion over 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.

Nice To Haves

Eligible for membership with APTA or WVPTA.
Experience as a Physical Therapist.
Interest in physical therapy continuing education.

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations according to policy and procedure or standards of care, including musculoskeletal and orthopedic tests, neurologic and motor tests, gait analysis, manual muscle testing, functional analysis, prosthetic and orthotic evaluation, and the Oasis worksheet.
Deliver and analyze physical therapy treatments, including modalities, therapeutic exercise, and manual skills, in accordance with policy and procedure.
Implement home programs, address patient and family education needs, and assess patient understanding.
Supervise assistive personnel and physical therapy students affiliated with accredited programs.
Provide age-appropriate care to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients according to established standards; complete separate competency requirements before caring for infants, children, or adolescents.
Communicate patient status and progress with the home care team informally and at staff meetings.
Document supervisory visits according to standards.
Complete and submit paperwork in a timely manner.
Monitor and facilitate staff compliance with maintaining a safe and secure environment.
Perform CPR when directed by the patient’s appropriate representatives.
Demonstrate the bag technique according to policy and procedure.
Apply and maintain equipment according to the Policy and Procedure manual.
Use supply requisition systems according to policy and procedure.
Perform treatments and procedures according to applicable standards.
Perform and monitor patient teaching according to policy and procedure.
Coordinate the care team to facilitate changes in level of care in compliance with the applicable standard.
Identify the stages of death and dying.
Consult with medical staff and health professionals, complete clinical records and insurance forms, and supervise assistive personnel.