Physical Therapist

Home Recovery Home Aid•Richmond, VA

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides prescribed physical therapy treatments using complex and sophisticated modalities to help restore clients to their maximum rehabilitation potential. The role includes assessing and treating clients, coordinating care with Agency staff and physicians, documenting progress, and teaching clients, caregivers, and staff to support ongoing therapy.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapy License.
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

Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine clients’ functional levels, including designated OASIS items for coordination of care among disciplines.
Provide direct physical therapy services as planned by Agency staff and certified by the client’s physician.
Evaluate equipment needs to improve clients’ functional levels.
Assess, report, and record client status and progress for the physician and Agency staff; perform interim evaluations when necessary for recertification; and evaluate care effectiveness and outcomes.
Teach and supervise nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients in maintaining a continuous physical therapy program.
Consult with Agency staff on goal setting and desired outcomes, participate in clinical conferences and in-service programs, and identify barriers to desired outcomes.
Provide services in accordance with accepted treatment standards that are effective for clients’ conditions.
Assist with developing, writing, and revising plans of care in collaboration with Agency staff and the physician.
Consult with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional Services, VP of Clinical Services, or designee regarding discharge planning with clients and caregivers; notify the Agency of imminent discharge so physician notification can be mailed.
Maintain appropriate clinical records promptly and comprehensively, documenting client limitations and progress.
Develop and instruct Agency staff and caregivers in physician-approved maintenance therapy programs.
Assume responsibility for equipment signed out for client use.
Evaluate designated OASIS items upon discharge to coordinate care among disciplines.