Physical Therapist

September 20

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Elite Home Health Care

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Home health care • Medicaid • elderly care • personal care aide • nursing care

1001 - 5000

Description

• The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. • Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s); • Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; • Provides patient and caregiver education; • Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals; • Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care; • Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to: Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. • Evaluates home environment. • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab. • Directing physical therapy treatment. • Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances. • Determining priority needs for physical therapy. • Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition. • Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences. • May train patient in the use of prosthetic device. • Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary. • Participates in discharge planning for patient. • Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed. • Participates in peer consultation process. • When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks. • Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations. • Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State of Idaho and the State of Washington. • Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE. • Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. • Community/home health experience is preferred. • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills. • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.