PRN PT Home Health Keyser

WVU Medicine•Keyser, WV

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist evaluates and clinically assesses patients receiving home health physical therapy, develops and progresses treatment plans, and performs therapeutic procedures. The role includes consulting with medical staff and other health professionals, completing clinical records and insurance forms, and supervising assistive personnel. Most work takes place in patients’ homes and may require extensive travel. The position provides physical therapy services across patient age groups, following age-specific standards; separate competency is required before caring for infants, pediatric patients, or adolescents. The therapist communicates with the home care team, supports patient and family education, coordinates changes in care level, and follows applicable policies, procedures, and standards.

Requirements

Current physical therapist licensure in the state where services are performed: Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania, or West Virginia license, or a Physical Therapist Compact License.
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 (PTAs).
Time management skills.
Effective problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated knowledge of and compliance with safety policies and procedures.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, and local regulations and laws.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and feeling; moving and positioning patients of all weights; and heavy work involving exertion over 100 pounds occasionally, up to 50 pounds frequently, and up to 20 pounds constantly.
Ability to communicate effectively and visual acuity within the normal range.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform evaluations, including musculoskeletal and orthopedic tests, neuro/motor tests, gait analysis, manual muscle tests, functional analyses, prosthetic/orthotic evaluations, and OASIS worksheets.
Deliver and assess physical therapy treatments, including modalities, therapeutic exercise, and manual skills, according to policy and procedure.
Implement home programs, address patient and family education needs, and assess patient understanding.
Supervise assistive personnel and physical therapy students from accredited programs.
Provide age-appropriate care to infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients according to established standards; complete separate competency before caring for infants, pediatric patients, or adolescents.
Communicate patient status and progress with the home care team, including informally and in staff meetings.
Document supervisory visits 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.