Physical Therapist-Home Health, Full Time

Prisma Health•Spartanburg, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist plans and implements individualized physical therapy treatment programs in accordance with physical therapy principles and practices. The role collaborates with an interdisciplinary team and the patient's physician to develop, deliver, and evaluate each patient's plan of care, including assessment, goal setting, treatment, reassessment, and discharge planning. The therapist provides direction and supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy students, and Certified Nursing Assistants, and supports program and staff development. Advanced clinical and interpersonal skills are required. The position includes home health assessments and interventions, documentation in accordance with CMS and Agency requirements, coordination with other care providers, patient and caregiver education, and participation in team and departmental responsibilities. The therapist is expected to meet productivity standards and maintain safety, quality, and infection-control practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an APTA-accredited program, or an accepted education alternative described in the posting.
At least 1 year of Physical Therapy experience.
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapist in South Carolina.
Valid South Carolina driver's license; a valid license from the state of relocation may be used for 90 days before obtaining a South Carolina license.
CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Conduct initial physical therapy assessments and reassessments within Agency time frames, using appropriate objective measures and Agency assessment and screening tools.
Identify patient needs, potential barriers to treatment, and needs for referrals to other Home Health disciplines; contact the physician with recommendations as appropriate.
Document assessment findings, OASIS responses, plans of care, interventions, and supervisory activities accurately and on time using Agency-approved terminology and abbreviations.
Collaborate with the physician and interdisciplinary team to establish, coordinate, and modify individualized plans of care, goals, treatments, and discharge plans.
Review referral-source records and set realistic, measurable, and time-bound functional goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
Provide treatment at the established frequency and duration, using appropriate physical therapy techniques and safety measures.
Educate and train patients, families, and caregivers about diagnoses, progress, and functional outcomes; provide information about follow-up services and community resources.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness and patient progress, consult with team members and leadership about complex or unresolved situations, and discharge patients when appropriate.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy students, and Certified Nursing Assistants as applicable; delegate tasks appropriately and provide professional feedback.
Meet team and department productivity standards, follow efficient scheduling practices, and assist with coverage when caseload permits.
Complete PPD testing, annual mandatory training, meetings, in-services, and assignments; follow departmental, quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Assist with equipment and supply maintenance, staff orientation and development, and community healthcare education; perform other related duties as assigned.