Physical Therapist - Center Care Home Health
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
About the Job
Job Summary: Evaluates, plans and administers comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as prescribed by a physician.
Essential Functions: |
Performs accurate and comprehensive assessments including OASIS assessments |
Obtains physician orders for certification and recertification of home physical therapy services, revising the plan of care in consultation with physician and team members |
Ensures that changes in patients' clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and Agency office staff verbally and in writing in a timely manner |
Ensures that physician orders are communicated to other healthcare team members and Agency staff in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner. |
Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician, patient and family/caregivers, other healthcare team members and Agency staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes |
Educates patients, their families/caregivers and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate physical therapy modalities |
Delivers physical therapy modalities appropriate to the patient's clinical status and needs, and in accordance with the standard of care for patient's ag. |
Provides, modifies or discontinues physical therapy modalities based upon an ongoing assessment/reassessment of the patient's clinical status and in accordance with physician orders |
Assesses the patient for the need for durable medical equipment as well as other adaptive equipment needs |
Essential Functions: |
Develops appropriate home exercise programs tailored to the patient's clinical status, needs and age |
Synthesizes data from the physical examination and analyzes data to make clinical judgments regarding patient management |
Able to appropriately assess and reassess a patient's pain and report to the appropriate entity |
Utilizes appropriate pain management modalities that include, but are not limited to, physical therapy modalities |
Educates the patient and/or caregiver in effective pain management modalities |
Provides physical therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care error. |
Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient's environment, i.e., environmental/safety/mobility risks and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks, advising and consulting with the family and other agency personnel |
Performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with Agency policy and applicable laws, regulations and standards |
Participating in in-service programs and supervising therapy assistants |
Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences in accordance with Agency policy. |
Maintains current knowledge of community resources. Identifies and accesses appropriate external and internal resources to meet patient and/or family needs and to facilitate optimal patient outcomes while home care services are being provided, and for transfer and discharge processes |
Preparing clinical and progress notes within the specified time frame of the Agency (creates notes within 24 hours, completes documentation within 48 hours) |
Adheres to all Agency, payroll, billing and documentation policies and procedures |
Knowledgeable of current federal, state, agency and accreditation regulations concerning patient care |
Professional Requirements: |
Adheres to Agency dress code; appearance is neat and clean |
Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. |
Maintains currency of professional knowledge by participating in continuing education offerings |
Assures continued competency by maintaining and updating professional performance, knowledge and skills. |
Participates in the organization's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities |
Practices in a manner consistent with the professional and Agency code of ethics |
Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner |
Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices |
Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the organization |
Demonstrates effective time management and organizational skills; provides patient visits as scheduled; completes patient care within the designated time |
Regulatory Requirements:
Current valid state Physical Therapy license
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum/school
Two (2) years of work experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or Rehabilitation setting preferred
Prior home health experience preferred
Valid state driver's license and reliable automobile
Proof of current automobile insurance
Current liability insurance
Current CPR card with Hepatitis profile
Language Skills:
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Additional languages preferred
Skills:
Understands regulations/standards applicable to home healthcare
Knowledge of general physical therapy modalities and scope of physical therapy practice within the state of practice
Flexible, yet organized, with ability to exercise sound judgment
Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care
Physical Demands:
Ability to move up to 50lbs. and move patients
Requires working under stressful conditions to meet deadlines
Ability to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and meet patient/family psycho-social needs
Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home
Prolonged standing and walking required