Home Health Senior Physical Therapist

Newport News, Virginia

Overview
A Senior Home Health Physical Therapist will follow appropriate practices, to perform evaluations, timely re-evaluations and OASIS assessments, determine PT diagnoses, develop a plan of care, and perform physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability. The therapist is required to complete supervisory visits for PT/PTA personnel, participate in interdisciplinary case management serving as an example of excellence in case management, complete chart reviews, participate in meetings as required by facility/department, engage in other initiatives to improve quality outcomes, and take part in recruitment and new hire activities as needed. Advanced competency must also be demonstrated with OASIS as well as clinical supervision.

What you will do

• Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability. Evaluates and assesses the patient timely, based on principles outlined by practice guidelines, evidence based guidelines and regulatory standards (state & organizational policies, requirements of accrediting bodies, etc.) Executes and modifies care plan appropriately to discharge patients at optimal level of care.
• Provides reassessments including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to determine the level of functioning. Updates and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team members.
• Builds trusting collaborative relationships with a multi-disciplinary team to support patient care needs. Actively participates in multi-disciplinary team meetings, as assigned.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides in providing services including completion of required supervisory visit documentation. Participates in training and support of all team members, volunteers and students.
• Provides education to internal therapy team; actively engages in external recruitment opportunities; participates in RHS/community events to increase awareness of home health.
• Actively participates in new hire orientation process including serving as Preceptor for PT/PTA. Serves as clinical instructor annually.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelors Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or
• Masters Degree, Physical Therapy (Required) or
• Doctoral Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)

Experience

• 1 year Home Health Physical Therapy experience (Required)

Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.
• Demonstrate advanced competency in Physical Therapy and clinical supervision

Licenses and Certifications

• License Physical Therapy (PT) - Virginia Department of Health Professions (VDHP) Upon Hire(Required) and
• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) within 30 Days(Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required

Other Requirements

• Weekend Shifts

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