Physical Therapist- Home Care

Carilion Clinic•Rocky Mount, VA

2d•$39 - $62

About The Position

The Physical Therapist (PT) confirms and interprets physician referrals, assesses patients, and plans and implements individualized treatment programs that account for each patient's developmental and/or chronological age and medical diagnoses, in accordance with applicable regulations and the principles and practice of Physical Therapy. This role serves a homecare patient base and is eligible for a sign-on bonus, mileage reimbursement, and company equipment. The PT provides care based on physician referrals and age-appropriate assessments, developing treatment programs and goals in conjunction with patients and/or family members. The role coordinates patient care with patients, families, therapists, clinical team leaders, managers, physicians, and other health care team members, and maintains medical records and related documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational requirements. The PT supervises Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), collaborates with therapy and support staff, volunteers, and students, and may orient new employees or guide other staff. The position may also involve in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, committee work, peer review, and staff meetings. The PT is expected to provide respectful, empathetic customer service and comply with Carilion's mission, values, policies, procedures, and ethical standards. Home care practitioners provide their own transportation and travel daily between patient homes. Work may also be required at other Carilion facilities to meet staffing needs. The role involves physical activity with patients, including lifting, manipulating, pushing, pulling, bending, and walking; patients may weigh more than 200 pounds. There is occasional exposure to serious injury and frequent exposure to environmental hazards, including blood and bodily fluids, requiring standard precautions. Access to patient information is required.

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.
Knowledge of life-span growth and development and ability to assess and interpret patient data in relation to age-specific needs.

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.
Assess patients and plan and implement individualized, age-appropriate treatment programs based on medical diagnoses and patient needs.
Establish treatment goals in conjunction with patients and/or family members.
Coordinate patient care and clinical activities through written and verbal communication with patients, families, therapists, clinical team leaders, managers, physicians, and other health care team members.
Document care in patients' medical records and complete related forms in compliance with regulatory requirements and department and hospital policies.
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.
Participate in assigned patient care and professional activities, including in-services, performance improvement, program development and evaluation, new employee orientation, committees, peer review, and staff meetings.
Provide respectful, kind, dignified, and empathetic customer service to patients, families, visitors, and employees.
Comply with Carilion's mission, vision, values, policies, procedures, ethical standards, and code of conduct.
Provide own transportation and travel daily between patient homes.
Provide care according to departmental policies and procedures and age-specific patient needs.