Physical Therapist - Ottumwa, United States - Caregivers Home Health Inc

Caregivers Home Health Inc Ottumwa, United States

3 weeks ago

Full time

Description

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.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Performs accurate and comprehensive assessments
Obtains physician orders for certification and recertification of home physical therapy services
Ensures that changes in patient's 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 age
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
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
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 errors.
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
Addresses and supports cultural practices providing such practices do not harm the patient or others, and do not interfere with the planned course of physical therapy
Performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with Agency policy and applicable laws, regulations and standards
Participates in the organization's information management program.
Complies with the Agency's policies
Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations and standards
Completes and submits necessary documentation in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations
Submits verification of completed visits in accordance with Agency policy
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

Regulatory Requirements:

Current valid state Physical Therapy license
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy curriculum/school
For Medicare certified agencies, Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by:
- The American Physical Therapy Association, or
- The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or
- The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association; or,
Prior to January 1, 1966:
- Was admitted to membership by the American Physical Therapy Association, or,
- Was admitted to registration by the American Registry of Physical Therapists, or,
- Has graduated from a physical therapy curriculum in a four (4) year college or university approved by a State department of education; or
Two (2) years of appropriate work experience as a Physical Therapist, and has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved, or sponsored by the US Public Health Service except for those individuals initially licensed by a state or seeking qualification as a physical therapist after
December 31, 1977; or
Was licensed or registered prior to January 1, 1966, and prior to January 1, 1970 had 15 years of full-time physical therapy practice experience under the order and direction of attending or referring doctors of medicine or osteopathy; or,
If trained outside the United States:
- Was graduated since 1928 from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the country in which the program/school was located and in which there is a member organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy
- Meets the requirements for membership in a member organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy
Two (2) years of work experience
Prior home health experience preferred
Valid state driver's license and reliable automobile
Proof of current automobile insurance
Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing
Current BCLS certification
Criminal background check
Current liability insurance
Current CPR card

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
Flexible, yet organized, with ability to exercise sound judgment

Physical Demands:

For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

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