*Wages are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.
Physical
TherapistJob Description: To
provide prescribed treatments of physical therapy that involves a complex and
sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the client to his/her
maximum rehabilitation potential.Reports to: VP
of Clinical Services or Director of Professional Services Class III:
Professional Field StaffF.L.S.A Status:
Exempt or Non-ExemptEssential Duties and Responsibilities: · Performs
initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional
level. This may include designated OASIS
items for coordination of care among other disciplines.· Performs
direct therapeutic physical therapy services as planned by the Agency staff and
certified by the clients physician.· Performs
evaluation of equipment needs to increase functional level of clients.· Assesses,
reports, and records clients status and progress to the physician and the
Agency staff members. Performs interim
evaluation, if necessary, for recertification.
Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care.· Teaches
and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients to provide
for a continuous physical therapy program.· Consults
with other Agency staff regarding goal setting and desired outcomes. Participates in clinical conferences and/or
in-service programs to share with Agency staff in meeting rehabilitation
goals. Identifies barriers to desired
outcomes.· Delivers
services to clients in accordance with accepted standards of treatment
specifically effective for client conditions.· Assists
with the development, writing, and revision of the plan of care in
collaboration with the Agency staff and the physician· Consults
with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional Services, VP of Clinical
Services, or designee regarding discharge planning with the client and
caregiver. Notify the Agency of imminent
discharge so proper notification can be mailed to the physician.· Maintains
appropriate clinical records in a prompt and comprehensive manner, documenting
client limitations and progress.· Develops
and instructs Agency staff and caregivers in maintenance therapy programs as
approved by the physician.·
Assumes responsibility for equipment
signed out for client use.· Evaluates
designated OASIS items upon discharge from the services for coordination of
care among other disciplines.Education and Experience:
· Holds
a current Physical Therapy License · Has
graduated from an approved physical therapy program.· One-year
clinical experience.· Has
current CPR certification.· Has
excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.· Is
able to function with minimal supervision.Is
able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities.· Is
able to employ critical thinking skills.