Physical Therapist

Home Recovery Home Aid•Stafford, VA

23h

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides prescribed physical therapy treatments involving a complex and sophisticated level of modalities to restore clients to their maximum rehabilitation potential. The role includes assessing client function, delivering and evaluating treatment, coordinating care with Agency staff and physicians, supporting clients and caregivers, and maintaining clinical documentation.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapy License in Virginia.
Graduation from an approved physical therapy program.
One year of clinical experience.
Current CPR certification.
Excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
Ability to function with minimal supervision.
Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
Ability to employ critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level, including designated OASIS items for coordination of care among other disciplines.
Provides direct physical therapy services as planned by Agency staff and certified by the client’s physician.
Evaluates equipment needs to increase clients’ functional levels.
Assesses, reports, and records client status and progress for the physician and Agency staff; performs interim evaluations when necessary for recertification; and evaluates care effectiveness and outcomes.
Teaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients to support a continuous physical therapy program.
Consults with Agency staff on goal setting and desired outcomes; participates in clinical conferences and in-service programs; and identifies barriers to desired outcomes.
Delivers services in accordance with accepted treatment standards effective for the client’s condition.
Assists with developing, writing, and revising the plan of care in collaboration with Agency staff and the physician.
Consults with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional Services, VP of Clinical Services, or designee regarding discharge planning with the client and caregiver; notifies the Agency of imminent discharge so proper notification can be mailed to the physician.
Maintains prompt and comprehensive clinical records documenting client limitations and progress.
Develops and instructs Agency staff and caregivers in physician-approved maintenance therapy programs.
Assumes responsibility for equipment signed out for client use.
Evaluates designated OASIS items upon discharge to coordinate care among other disciplines.