ProHealth Home Health and Hospice
PRN Physical Therapist - ProHealth Home Health and Hospice (Troup County, GA.)
ProHealth Home Health and Hospice, Lagrange, Georgia, United States, 30241
PRN Physical Therapist - ProHealth Home Health and Hospice (Troup County, GA.)
Job Summary
A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
Qualifications
Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or 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 American Physical Therapy Association.
Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Responsibilities
Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
Directs and supervises personnel as required.
Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Assists physician with evaluating level of function.
Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
Consults with family and Agency personnel.
Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
Utilizes ICD-10 codes appropriately.
Working Environment Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
Job Relationship
Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned.
Risk Exposure High risk
Lifting Requirements Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: participate in physical activity, work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity, heavy lifting, extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Home Health Care Services
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A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
Qualifications
Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or 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 American Physical Therapy Association.
Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Responsibilities
Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
Directs and supervises personnel as required.
Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
Prepares clinical and progress notes.
Assists physician with evaluating level of function.
Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
Consults with family and Agency personnel.
Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
Utilizes ICD-10 codes appropriately.
Working Environment Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
Job Relationship
Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned.
Risk Exposure High risk
Lifting Requirements Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: participate in physical activity, work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity, heavy lifting, extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment type Part-time
Job function Health Care Provider
Industries Home Health Care Services
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