Physical Therapist

Company:

Providence at Home with Compassus

 

Position Summary

This position is responsible for therapy evaluations, treatment planning, implementation and discharge planning for clients in the home setting in accordance with established facility/agency policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality client care. As a member of the multi-disciplinary team, the therapist assumes responsibility for communication of client related issues for appropriate team members or other facility/agency staff and participates in the collection and evaluation of data necessary to assess the appropriateness of care at home. The Physical Therapist also assumes responsibility for those clients being treated by home health aides and may be assigned to orient staff and students. The Physical Therapist works with the clients and family in the home setting without direct supervision.

Position Specific Responsibilities

• The PT will perform comprehensive assessments to determine specific therapy needs, develop plans of care, coordinate care with other disciplines and provide direct patient care in the implementation of outcome oriented physical therapy interventions under the physician ordered Plan of Care.
• All required documentation will be complete, accurate and timely.
• Promotes and practices patient/family, personal and environmental safety while performing job duties according to agency policies and procedures.
• Participates in relevant educational activities to provide competent care to patients/caregivers, to improve the rehab process, and to seek personal and professional growth.
• Displays professionalism in the work environment in all areas including communication with both internal and external customers.
• Maintains productivity as per agency standard.
• Complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and CHAP requirements as well as facility/agency specific policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality of all client demographics, medical and financial information at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of all company and client information.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of confidential documents and adheres to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures including regulatory requirements with regard to infection control, practicing standard precautions, sanitation, and safety and disaster preparedness.

Education and/or Experience

• Required - Bachelor's Degree In Physical Therapy from an institution approved by the state board.
• Preferred - 1 year Therapy with adult physical disabilities.

Skills

• Mathematical Skills: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from leaders, team members, investors, and external parties. Strong written and verbal communications.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
• Language Skills: Requires ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Ability to follow appropriate communications channels.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates competency by maintaining positive, collaborative, and constructive interpersonal relationships.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Understands and practices the principles of effective teamwork.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Work Prioritization/Flexibility/Adaptability:
• Other Skills and Abilities: Demonstrates ability to prioritize work assignments and meet productivity and quality standards.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Adapts easily to changes in work assignments and environment, is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures.
• Other Skills and Abilities: Effective organizational skills.
• Other Qualifications: Knowledge of relevant rehabilitation therapy techniques and procedures in respective discipline.
• Other Qualifications: Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care to clients ranging in age from adolescents to geriatrics including knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span, possession of the ability to asse