Physical Therapist - HHC - Central & West Regions

Overview

TABITHA’S PURPOSE:  We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing Physical Therapy services to Tabitha’s Home Health Care Seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “Seniors/clients”) with physical or cognitive disabilities to maximize functional independence. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. As a result, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of Seniors/clients.   In addition, the TEAMember contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with, TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Evaluates clients utilizing appropriate diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.

Performs Physical Therapy treatment procedures or delegates to a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant based on initial and on-going client evaluation.

Develops and implements the client's plan of care in collaboration with the physician, other consulting health care professionals, family/caregiver according to agency procedures and state and federal regulations.

Documents the care provided, instructions given, client's progress toward goals, and changes in condition adhering to Tabitha's policies and procedures and state/federal regulations.

Reports significant changes in the client's condition to the physician and nursing staff.

Communicates and coordinates care and client's progress with other team members involved in the care.

Designs, implements, and evaluates therapeutic exercise programs, and instructs the client's family/caregiver/Home Health Aide in carrying out the program.

Consults with the attending physician and obtains a written or telephone order for Physical Therapy plan of care and any changes in the client's plan of care as needed.

Ensures that assigned client’s clinical records are complete, timely, and reflect coordination of care.

Oversees and coordinates Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide client care activities.

Organizes and prioritizes work to complete responsibilities according to plan within established time frames to meet the client’s medical and social needs.

Communicates effectively with clients, families, staff and support services to achieve client goals and meet service expectations.

Maintains work schedule which allows for coverage in all Rehabilitation programs as needed.

Attends and actively participates in client care conferences as indicated whenever on duty.

Plans, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates all student interns and volunteers.

Teaches in-services and orientation of nursing employees relating to Rehabilitation upon request of supervisor.

Willingly takes on additional duties and/or assignments, assisting with projects and responding to requests as assigned or as necessary.

 

BENEFITS:

• Full benefit package including medical, dental and vision (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Life and disability benefits (30+ hours per week scheduled)
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and Paid Leaves (20+ hours per week scheduled)
• Free on-site TEAMember clinic
• Wellness program

Qualifications

COMMUNICATION:  Must be able to speak, read, write, and understand the English language including medical terminology related to the job.  Sufficient fluency to be able to understand and follow written and verbal instructions, provide instruction to others, read and understand a plan of care or service plan, policies, procedures or other similar documentation, interact successfully with seniors/clients/caregivers, hold a conversation, conduct or participate in meetings, compose professional e-mails or other written communication, prepare legible, accurate and thorough documentation as required by the job and effectively interact with TEAMembers, customers, vendors, volunteers, managers and family members.  Ability to recognize and interpret non-verbal cues.  Ability to respond calmly and clearly to emergencies and emotional situations Ability to read a map and/or utilize a GPS system and/or follow instructions in order to find Senior/client home. 

 

WORKSITE CONDITIONS: Visits Seniors/clients in the community and in Senior/client homes which vary significantly as far as their state of repair and condition. Potential exposure to dust, tobacco smoke, pets, insects, residual unpleasant odors, vermin, heat/steam (in bathrooms), disinfectants, allergens, infectious wast