Professional Healthcare Resources
Physical Therapist (Kensington)
Professional Healthcare Resources, Kensington, Maryland, United States, 20891
We are looking to hire a dynamic Physical Therapist to join our Clinical Team of Professionals!
The Physical Therapist is responsible for ensuring quality total patient care through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient needs through nursing care plans for each assigned patient; responsible for the effectiveness of measures implemented, under the direction of the physician, to resolve active problems of the patient and to provide stronger self-care techniques.
Responsibilities:
Performs initial and ongoing assessments to determine the level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points
Develops and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members
Provides therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable; coordinates with physician and DME provider to obtain assistive devices to ensure safety and rehabilitation
Advises and consults with caregivers, family, and other agency personnel as applicable
Establishes and instructs the patient, the caretaker, or agency staff involved in assisting the patient in home exercise programs, when applicable
Instructs the patient and caregiver, when applicable, in the care and proper use of equipment and devices, such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics, and orthopedic devices
Accurately and completely prepares all clinical documentation per agency policy
Identifies and communicates changes in the patient's condition; informs the physician and obtains new orders as needed
Maintains communication with the patient, family and other members of the home care team to ensure coordination of services and episode management that meets patient goals in a cost-effective manner
Evaluates outcomes of care through performance improvement activities, clinical outcomes, and adverse event reviews, clinical record reviews, and other assigned duties
Supervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriate
Participates in the care conference, staff meetings, and at least quarterly, in-service programs
Qualifications:
Must be a Physical Therapist licensed in the state(s) of operation
Must be a graduate of physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or a four-year degree program approved by a state department of education
Must possess sound knowledge of rehabilitation principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations
A minimum of one year of licensed professional therapy experience preferred
Experience in community or home health preferred
We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to gender, marital status, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran's status, disability or any other protected characteristics.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required) active MD Physical Therapist License (Required)
Work Location: In person
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required) active MD Physical Therapist License (Required)
Work Location: In person