We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist to join our phenomenal team of Therapist! The Physical Therapist 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 effectiveness of measures implemented, under the direction of the physician, to resolve active problems of the patient and to provide stronger self-care techniques; directs Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides in quality patient care; provides appropriate patient/family/caregiver teaching; promotes quality services in accordance with established agency policies and procedures; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for all services; meets budgeted productivity standards, and assures the quality and growth of the agency. Responsibilities:
- Performs initial and ongoing assessments to determine 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 obtains 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 care conference, staff meetings, and at least quarterly, in-service programs
- Plans for discharge
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
What does PHR has to offer? - Diverse pay system and great earning potential
- Holiday, weekend and on-call additional pay
- Cell phone and mileage reimbursement
- Advanced orientation and annual educational programs
- Friendly, family oriented and caring working environment
- Great benefits package which includes health, dental and vision care, PTO, company-paid life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K Plan
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.