Home Health Physical Therapist
WVU MedicineAbout the role
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Responsible for the evaluation, clinical assessment, treatment plan, performance of therapeutic procedures, and progression of physical therapy patients. Responsibilities also include consultation with medical staff and health professionals, completion of clinical records and insurance forms, and supervision of assistive personnel.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Current physical therapist licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed:
MD: Physical Therapist License through Maryland Board of Physical Therapy Examiners OR Physical Therapist Compact License
OH: Physical Therapist License through Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Training Board OR Physical Therapist Compact License
PA: Physical Therapist License through Pennsylvania State Board of Physical Therapy OR Physical Therapist Compact License
WV: Physical Therapist License through West Virginia Board of Physical Therapists OR Physical Therapist Compact License
2. Valid driver’s license.
3. CPR certification within 30 days of hire date.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. Eligible for membership with APTA or WVPTA.
EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience as a Physical Therapist
CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Performs evaluation procedures according to p/p or standard of care including but not limited to musculoskeletal/ortho test, neuro/motor test, gait analysis, manual muscle test, functional analysis, prosthetic/orthotic evaluation, and Oasis worksheet.
2. Effectively deliver and analyze physical therapy treatment, including but not limited to modalities, therapeutic exercise, and manual skills as per policy and procedure.
3. Implements home programs; meets patient/family educational needs and assesses patient understanding as per policy and procedure.
4. Supervises assistive personnel and physical therapy students affiliated with accredited physical therapy programs per standards.
5. Provides care, based on physical, psychosocial, communication, safety, and education level and related criteria for the infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, geriatric patient per the established age-specific education/standard. (Separate Competency will be completed prior to caring for infants, pediatrics, or adolescents.)
6. Communicates patient status/progress with home care team, both informally and at staff meetings.
7. Documents supervisory visits as per standard.
8. Paperwork completed and submitted in a timely manner.
9. Monitors and facilitates staff compliance with maintaining a safe and secure environment.
10. Performs CPR when directed by patient’s appropriate representatives.
11. Demonstrates bag technique per policy and procedure.
12. Apply and maintain equipment according to the Policy and Procedure manual.
13. Familiar with supply requisition systems as per policy and procedure.
14. Perform treatments/procedures according to specific standards.
15. Performs and monitors
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