Physical Therapist - Fall River, MA

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Physical Therapist (PTA) $55 per visit in Fall River, MA

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Job Summary: Provide skilled therapy intervention and treatment
to patients in a home setting. Including, appropriate utilization of treatment
plans and assessment skills. Monitor carefully the patient status and progress
toward goals as well as compliance with physician's orders. Responsible for
educating patients and caregivers while preparing the patient/caregiver for
discharge as appropriate.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:  

1.     A
person who is licensed, if applicable, by the State in which practicing,
unless licensure does not apply and meets one of the following requirements:

(a
(1)
Graduated after successful completion of a Physical Therapist education program
approved by one of the following:

(i)  
The
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

(ii)   
Successor
organizations of CAPTE.

(iii)   
An
education program outside the United States determined to be substantially
equivalent to Physical Therapist entry-level education in the United States by
a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy
Association or an organization identified in 8 CFR e) as it relates to
Physical Therapists; and

(3)  
Passed
an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the State in which physical
therapy services are provided.

(b)  
On
or before December 31, 2022—

(1)  
Graduated
after successful completion of a physical therapy curriculum approved by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE); or

(2)  
Meets
both of the following:

(i)  
Graduated
after successful completion of an education program determined to be
substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist entry level education in the
United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American
Physical Therapy Association or identified in 8 CFR e) as it relates to
Physical Therapists.

(ii)    Passed
an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the State in which physical
therapy services are provided.

(c)  
Before
January 1, 2008—

(1)  
Graduated
from a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following:

(i)  
The
American Physical Therapy Association.

(ii)   
The
Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical
Association.

(iii)   
The
Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the
American Physical Therapy Association.

(d)  
On
or before December 31, 1977
was licensed or qualified as a Physical Therapist and meets both of the
following:

(1)  
Has
2 years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist.

(2)  
Has
achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved,
or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.

(e) 
Before
January 1, 1966—

(1)  
Was
admitted to membership by the American Physical Therapy Association;

or

(2)  
Was
admitted to registration by the American Registry of Physical Therapists;

or

(3)  
Has
graduated from a physical therapy curriculum in a 4-year college or university
approved by a State department of education.

(f)   Before
January 1, 1966 was licensed or registered, and before January 1, 1970, had 15
years of full-time experience in the treatment of illness or injury through the
practice of physical therapy in which services were rendered under the order
and direction of attending and referring doctors of medicine or osteopathy.

(g) If trained outside the United States
before January 1, 2008,
meets the following requirements:

(1)  
Was
graduated since 1928 from a physical therapy curriculum approved in the country
in which the curriculum was located and in which there is a member organization
of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.

(2)  
Meets the requirements for membership in a
member organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to
perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable
accommodations.

1.    
Provide
skilled physical therapy in accordance with the physician's plan of treatment.
*

2.    
Assist the
physician in the evaluation and assessment of the client's level of functioning
by applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the
plan of care. *

3.    
Treat
clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum
performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and
procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care. *

4.    
Observe,
record, and report the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in the
client's condition to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager. *

5.    
Educate
client/caregiver and health care team in the phases of physical therapy in
which they may assist the client, in the use of prosthetic and orthotic
devices, and durable medical equipment, as appropriate. *

6.    
Provide
staff in-service education as directed by Clinical Manager.

7.    
Assess and
regularly reevaluate the needs of the client. Develops implements and revises
the client's plan of care. *

8.    
Initiate
diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the client's
care safety. *

9.    
Assist with
plan of care and maintain continuity of and/or multidisciplinary clients
whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care.

10. 
Promote
coordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences and
communication with physician and field staff. *

11. 
Develop,
prepares and maintains individualized client care progress records with
accuracy, timeliness and according to agency policy and procedures.

12. 
Participate
in the agency's quality improvement program. *

13. 
Keep abreast
of physical trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation and care
coordination.

* Essential Function

14. 
Participate
in staff meetings, in-service programs and Utilization reviews. *

15. 
Supervise
the Physical Therapy Aide at least every 30 days.

WORK
ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of
those required by an employee to perform to the essential functions of this job
with or without reasonable accommodations.

 

Physical
Elements

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing
  or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable
  accommodation, to enable the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of
  observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the
  employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy
  form;
• Sufficient manual dexterity, with or
  without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a
  personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical
  reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee
  to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to
  successfully perform the duties of their position;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical
  reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee
  to efficiently function in a general office environment; and
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical
  reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee
  to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent
  travel to a variety of field sites.

Environmental
Elements



Employee works in an office environment sometimes with moderate noise levels,
controlled temperature conditions and sometimes travels to patients homes where
they may have direct exposure to hazardous substances. Employees may interact
with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and
enforcing departmental policies and procedures.

Employee will have to travel to a variety of patient homes and perform in
conditions that vary greatly depending upon the client's home environment. Some
homes will be clean, neat, and maintained at a comfortable temperature. Other
homes may be cluttered, dirty, with an uncomfortable temperature.

The above list reflects the essential functions
and other job functions considered necessary of the job identified, and shall
not be construed as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be
inherent in the job, or assigned by supervisory personnel.  This job description is used as a guide only
and not inclusive of responsibilities and job duties.

By my signature, I acknowledge that I have read
and understand this job description and its requirement and that I am expected
to complete all duties as assigned. I understand the job functions may be
altered from time to time.

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