Physical Therapist Per Visit

AlpineCare•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Per Visit provides physical therapy services to home health patients and communicates patient progress with other disciplines. The role also directs, supervises, and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in providing personal care. Working under physician orders, the therapist assesses patients, develops and updates individualized care plans, delivers and documents therapy, and collaborates with physicians, the agency Clinical Supervisor, and the broader continuum-of-care team. The position includes OASIS assessments, discharge planning, quality improvement participation, and support for new physical therapy staff. The therapist is responsible for maintaining a 90% productivity level and providing Age-Friendly Care using the 4Ms.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered state professional license.
Active CPR certification.
Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Automobile available for work.
Ability to make sound professional clinical judgments.
Ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized care plans.
Proficiency in clinical skills.
Proficiency using a personal computer, including email, clinical, word-processing, and spreadsheet software.
Ability to drive in a car for 2–4 hours per day.
Ability to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulder.
Ability to perform repetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of hands.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a home care professional physical therapist.
Competence in performing comprehensive assessments and OASIS.

Responsibilities

Admit patients eligible for home care services within 24–48 hours under a physician's order.
Assess and evaluate patient needs and problems, and identify mutually agreed-upon goals with patients.
Report patient status and needs for other disciplines to the agency Clinical Supervisor and referring physician, and report to the assigned follow-up clinician as indicated.
Develop individualized patient care plans addressing identified problems and goals; update and revise plans as patient needs and circumstances change or at recertification.
Complete admission paperwork, including the checklist, and submit it to the Clinical Supervisor according to agency policy.
Provide physical therapy assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching, and training as outlined in the patient Plan of Care.
Complete visits according to the schedule and notify the agency of any need to alter it.
Report significant findings to the patient's physician and Clinical Supervisor as they occur.
Reassess patient progress and treatment effectiveness every 30 days, including goals, continued need for services, care plan changes, and evidence or expectations of continued progress.
Submit physical therapy visit notes, communication notes, home health aide supervisory notes, and change orders according to agency policy and requested timelines.
Supervise home health aides in lieu of a registered nurse when nursing services are not being provided.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants as applicable and comply with applicable laws, regulations, ethics, guidelines, and codes governing physical therapy practice.
Complete OASIS time-point assessments according to Medicare criteria and agency policy and procedure.
Maintain communication with all members of the continuum-of-care team.
Serve as a preceptor for new physical therapy staff during orientation when requested.
Attend staff meetings, team conferences, and educational in-services as required.
Participate in the Process Improvement program, assist with data collection, and serve on the PI team when requested.
Participate in discharge planning according to Medicare criteria and agency policy and procedure.
Follow agency policies and procedures and perform other duties assigned by the Administrator.
Maintain a 90% productivity level.
Ensure use of the 4Ms—What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility—and provide Age-Friendly Care.