Physical Therapist (PT) - PRN

Angels Above Home Care•Rio Rancho, NM

11d•Remote

About The Position

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress. In addition, physical therapy is required to perform comprehensive at-home evaluations and maintain an open line of communication with patients, family members and caregivers.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
Successful completion of Physical Therapy Program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
NM State Physical Therapist license
CPR and first aid certification required
Excellent communication and time-management skills
Demonstrated ability to document accurately using charting software
Excellent communication skills
Must be detail oriented, flexible, and organized
Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient, employee, and company proprietary information
Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels

Nice To Haves

1 year experience working in home health

Responsibilities

Assesses clients’ needs and develops plans for therapy that meets identified needs.
Administers and performs therapeutic interventions with clients.
Examines patients' medical histories, testing and measuring their strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function
Meets the patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, determining treatment plans in consultation with physicians, and by prescription.
Maintains patients’ self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.
Provides patients with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.
Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing, charting, and evaluating patient’s progress, providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications
Notifies physician of changes, processes orders.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines. Records daily treatment charges per corporate procedures.
Provides direct consultation with physician and/or interdisciplinary team members; receives and shares information.
Provides training on programs, adaptive equipment, and other interventions.
Utilize and supervise therapy assistants as outlined by Federal and State regulations and documents appropriately in the clinical record. Utilizes appropriate bag techniques and standard precautions.
Follows infection control and safety control standards when using equipment