(PRN) Physical Therapist (Jasper, AL) - ProHealth Home Health & Hospice

ProHealth Home Health and Hospice • Jasper, AL

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About The Position

A Registered Physical Therapist administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, in accordance with physician orders and the plan of care, under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor. The position works indoors in the agency office and patients’ homes and involves travel to and from patient homes. Physical demands include participating in physical activity, standing for extended periods while active, heavy lifting, and extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
• Accept the agency’s philosophy and goals.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy.
• Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities.
• Help patients return to an optimum and productive level within their capabilities.
• Participate with other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Direct and supervise personnel as required.
• Take initial histories and make initial evaluations.
• Perform all skilled procedures ordered by the physician.
• Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment.
• Write reports to physicians regarding patient progress.
• Instruct patients and family or significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participate in inservice programs and present inservice programs as assigned.
• Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Attend patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepare clinical and progress notes.
• Assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function.
• Help develop and revise the plan of care as necessary.
• Consult with family and agency personnel.
• Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant-change-in-condition documentation within agency-defined time frames.
• Use ICD-10 codes appropriately.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed