Physical Therapist

Aroostook Home Health Services•Fort Kent, ME

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

Requirements

Graduate of physical therapy school approved by: The American Physical Therapy Association; or The Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association
Licensed or registered by the State of Maine
Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences
Must have a car with required insurance coverage and State driver's license
Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
Must be able to stoop and bend
Must be able to lift and carry effectively so as to be able to perform the above-listed functions

Nice To Haves

Preference of at least one (1) year of institutional experience

Responsibilities

Assist the physician in evaluating clients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance
Make arrangements for out-client services, which cannot be given in the home
Records and reports to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the client's condition
Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
Instructs the family in the client's total physical therapy program
Attends physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations
Attends case conferences and in-service programs as indicated
Supervises the physical therapist assistant, as indicated
Participates in staff and Agency development activities
Prepares an assessment of the client's condition and periodic evaluations and summaries, developes a plan of care and problem list, and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the client's record no less than weekly.
Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician's plan of treatment
Communicates effectively with all those providing care
Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of the visits with the Clinical Coordinator to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.
Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency.
Participates with staff, client, and physician in discharge planning activities and completes the physical therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of Agency policies
Will assume other responsibilities deemed necessary and in the best interest of the organization as requested by the Clinical Coordinator or Executive Director.