Physical Therapist - PRN, Home Health

Job Description

 

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing treatment for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury, encompassing preventive measures, screening, tests in aid of diagnosis by a licensed physician of medicine, osteopath, dentistry, chiropractor or podiatry.

Complete evaluation and invasive or noninvasive procedures with emphasis on the skeletal system, neuromusculare and cardiopulmonary function. Duties include screening and evaluations performed to determine the degree of impairment such as, but not limited to nerve and muscle function including subcutaneous bio-electrical potentials, motor development, functional capacity, respiratory or circulatory efficiency. Administering treatment performed upon physician referral and professional plan of care including, but not limited to, exercises for increasing or restoring strength, endurance, coordination and range of motion, stimuli to facilitate motor activity and learning,instruction in activities of daily living and the use of assistive devices and the application of physical agents ro relieve pain or alter physiological status. The use of roentgen rays and radium for therapeutic purposes, the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization and colonic irrigation's are not authorized per practice act.

Job Requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Education

• Baccalaureate Degree from an accredited school in Physical Therapy.
• Current BLS certification.

Minimum Work Experience

• Zero or more years in the field of Physical Therapy.

Required Licenses

• [Kentucky, United States] Physical Therapists
• Current license with the KY board of Physical Therapy.

FUNCTIONAL DEMANDS

Physical Requirements

Sitting - 1-15%

Walking - 16-31%

Standing - 16-31%

Bending/Squatting - 16-31%

Climbing/Kneeling - 1-15%

Twisting - 16-31%

 

Other Physical/Environmental Demands

Transfer patients at varying levels of assistance:

Supervision - Requires visual assistance only.

Minimal Assistance - Patient can perform 75% or more of physical activity; therapy staff performs 25% or less.

Moderate Assistance - Patient performs between 50% to 75% of the physical activity; therapy staff performs between 25%-50% of the task.

Maximal Assistance - Patient can perform 25% or less of the physical activity; therapy staff performs 75% or more.

Total Assistance - Patient can not perform any of the physical activity; therapy staff performs 100% of the task.

 

Visual and Hearing Requirements

Must be able to see with corrective eyewear if needed.

Must be able to hear clearly with assistance if needed.

 

OSHA Category

High Potential for Direct Body Fluid Exposures

 

LEADERSHIP CAPABILITIES

Mission, Service, and Values

Supports the Mission, Service, and Values of the organization.

 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Supervises the therapy department staff in accordance with KY Therapy Board regulations.
• Performs appropriate assessment, re-assessment, treatment and discharge per physician orders/referral/plan of care.
• Completes documentation within policy time parameters. Ensures that all documentation is complete and dies not require reminders and/or excessive time to complete paperwork.
• Demonstrates competency with therapy intervention modalities, adaptive equipment and manual techniques.
• Establishes a safe therapy environment and operates equipment within standard guidelines.
• Involves patient, family and team members in plan of care and provides information, teaching and education based on identified need.
• Follows policy for consent or treatment, release of medical information, confidentiality and appropriate awareness of suspected abuse and take measures to document/report then accordingly.
• Employee binder up to date with competency forms, TB skin test, mask fit test, BLS and license.
• Assist with caseload management when you plan to be off and/or when caseload varies (do not seek out other areas to assist).
• Promotes a professional and positive image at times with coworkers, patients, families and other departments.
• Has met goals established for this year.

ORGANIZATIONAL EXPECTATIONS

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I Will Show Compassion

-see all patients, family members, coworkers, physicians, and anyone else at T.J. as my customer.

-recognize that each and every i