Physical Therapist Home Health PRN

Compassus•Bastrop, TX

About The Position

The Home Health Physical Therapist is a licensed professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. The role plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being, and plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment based on medical referrals and evaluations. The therapist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and models Compassus values of Compassion, Integrity, Excellence, Teamwork, and Innovation while upholding the Code of Ethical Conduct and fostering positive working relationships across the company and with external stakeholders. The position provides home health care using infection-control measures, performs initial and ongoing clinical assessments including OASIS assessments, and prepares and revises plans of care in consultation with physicians and other care-team members. It delivers treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders, supports patients and families with safe transfers and equipment use, and documents care and progress. The role also includes communication and coordination with patients, families, physicians, team members, and other health care professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy.
Active, unencumbered Physical Therapist license in the state or states of employment.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations and compute rates, ratios, and percentages.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret business and professional publications, technical procedures, and governmental regulations; write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals; and present information and respond to questions.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English.
Ability to articulate and embrace the hospice philosophy.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.

Responsibilities

Provide care using infection-control measures that protect staff and patients in accordance with OSHA requirements.
Maintain professional growth and competency, attend required in-services, and participate in in-service programs.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payor requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, families, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals to coordinate services and make appropriate referrals.
Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, complete OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, and assess suitability for home health.
Perform and oversee other team members, when applicable, in delivering care consistent with patient needs and preferences.
Prepare and complete plans of care in consultation with physicians and other care-team members; document progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical records on an ongoing basis; and revise plans based on evaluations and ongoing assessment data.
Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referrals and therapy assessments.
Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
Instruct patients in the safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes, and use therapy equipment appropriate to patient diagnoses and needs.
Perform other duties as assigned.