Job description
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Salary Range: Undisclosed
Description
A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients/clients of all age groups.
Plans, implements and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain patient/client
well being. Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the
medical referral and their evaluation.' Participates in the coordination of care.
Job Qualifications:
**Education: ** Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
Li-censure**: **Current State Licence as a Physical Therapist, or if license does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h); current Driver's License
Experience: One year experience: as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting or home health preferred.
**Skills: ** Therapy skills as d!fined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR. Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance
Environmental and Working Conditions:
Works in a health care facility or patients'/clients' homes in various conditions; possible
exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule;
ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
**Physical and Mental Effort: **
Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking
required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client
needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psycho-social needs. Requires hand-eye
coordination and annual dexterity.
Qualifications
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Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to identify patient/client needs and determine level of functioning and appropriateness of patient/client for home care.
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Develops and evaluates the plan of,:are in partnership with the patient/client, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
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Documents, prepares and complete$ clinical notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
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Provides services that are ordered by, the physician as indicated in the plan of care;oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient/client care that is consistent with patients'/clients' needs.
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Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient/client care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
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Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients/clients. Provides supervision and guidance to physic&,: therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
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Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
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Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
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Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
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Assists and instructs patients/clients and their families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient/client abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such ::c;:s walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients'/clients' diagnoses and needs.
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Uses effective interpersonal relation and communication skills.
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Provides patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient/client and caregiver education.
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Promotes the Agency philosophy an l administrative policies.
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Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Participates in the Agency's QAPI program.
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Participates in Agency-sponsored in,service training.