Physical Therapist- Home Care

Carilion Clinic•Roanoke, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) confirms and interprets physician referrals, performs patient assessments, and plans and implements individualized treatment programs based on patients’ developmental and chronological ages, medical diagnoses, and physician referrals. Treatment plans are designed to achieve goals established with patients and/or family members and must comply with the regulations governing Physical Therapy practice. The PT coordinates patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members. The role documents care in medical records and completes related forms in accordance with regulatory requirements and departmental and hospital policies. The PT supervises Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), collaborates with therapy and support staff, volunteers, and students, and may orient new employees or guide volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff. The position serves the Roanoke region and is eligible for a sign-on bonus. Mileage reimbursement and company equipment are provided. Home Care work is performed in patients’ homes; practitioners provide their own transportation and travel daily between patient homes. The PT may also be required to work at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs and must provide their own transportation when doing so. The PT may participate in departmental and professional activities such as in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings. The role requires access to patient information and may involve communication with people inside or outside the organization, including vendors. The PT may offer problem-solving, consultation, advising, or interpretation services but does not have authority to commit the organization. Work involves physical activity with patients, including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking; patients may weigh over 200 pounds. There may be occasional exposure to serious injury and frequent exposure to environmental hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, requiring standard precautions. The PT applies knowledge of lifespan growth and development, assesses patient status, identifies age-specific needs, and provides care according to departmental policies and procedures. The role is expected to deliver excellent customer service and patient care, demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy, and uphold Carilion’s mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, ethical standards, and code of conduct.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy.
A bachelor's degree as a Physical Therapist and five years of experience, or a master's or doctorate degree.
For Home Health positions, one year of clinical experience is required.
Licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Virginia by the Virginia Board of Physical Therapy.
AHA BLS certification from a Carilion-approved program within six months of employment.
Effective interpersonal, communication, customer service, and teamwork skills.
Ability to provide own transportation for daily travel between patient homes.
Ability to perform physical work with patients, including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking; patients may weigh over 200 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the site-specific level of care is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Confirm and interpret physician referrals and orders within the scope of licensure and age-specific criteria.
Assess patients and plan and implement individualized treatment programs based on physician referrals, patient age and developmental needs, and medical diagnoses.
Establish treatment goals with patients and/or family members and provide care designed to achieve those goals.
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, Clinical Team Leaders, managers, physicians, and other healthcare team members.
Document care in patients’ medical records and complete related forms in compliance with regulatory requirements and organizational policies and procedures.
Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants in accordance with Virginia licensure and practice standards and federal regulations.
Collaborate with therapy staff, support staff, volunteers, and students to support efficient clinical activity and quality patient care.
Orient new employees and provide guidance to volunteers, students, support staff, or contract staff as needed.
Participate in assigned patient-care and departmental or professional activities, including in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings.
Travel daily between patient homes and provide own transportation; travel to other Carilion facilities when needed to meet staffing needs.
Apply knowledge of lifespan growth and development to assess patient status, identify age-specific needs, and provide care according to departmental policies and procedures.
Deliver customer service and patient care consistent with Carilion’s mission, values, policies, ethical standards, and code of conduct.
Suggest cost-containment initiatives in the immediate work unit or department.