Lead Physical Therapist Home Care - Hyattsville, United States - MEDSTAR HEALTH Careers

Description

General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking for a PT (Physical Therapy) Homecare Clinical Lead PV (Per Visit) to join our team
As a PT Homecare Clinical Lead PV, you will provide evaluation and physical therapy treatment in accordance with agency standards, the laws and regulations governing the provision of physical therapy services in the state of Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia and other regulatory requirements.
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Primary Duties:
Analyzes and documents patients and family's response to interventions. Evaluates progress toward goals and revises plan of care. Identifies and modifies underlying factors that impede progress. Makes recommendations for updates in the plan of care, using knowledge of interventions and resources. Establishes and documents teaching plans for patients/families based on patients' level of knowledge, diagnosis, prescribed treatment, and available resources. Communicates respectfully with patients/families, supervisor, peers, and other health team members. Establishes visit schedule and informs patient/family and team supervisor. Demonstrates basic leadership skills as a Case Manager and with other responsibilities.
Implements an effective physical therapy treatment plan with the patient, their family/caregiver, the patient's physician, and other members of the health care team, and modify treatment plan as needed. Evaluation includes interview, observation, palpation, specialized assessments including goniometry, muscle strength testing, and sensory testing require use of tools and the possession of sight and hearing senses or the use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately. Independently implements and documents plans of care for patients with routine to complex problems to facilitate continuity of care. Documented interventions are related to plan of care. Interventions reflect the standard of care for patient condition/diagnosis. Interventions include utilizing agency and community resources. Performs therapy interventions consistent with home care protocols. Interventions reflect knowledge of standard home care supplies and equipment used in inpatient care.
Independently organizes patient assignments. Seeks assistance from Rehab Care Manager or supervisor regarding complex patient problems. Maintains necessary clinical records, collects data, and prepares reports on activities. Submits completed admission and daily records. Maintains caseload mix and productivity for acuity level of patients. Initiates and participates in regularly scheduled case conferences; includes all disciplines. Includes patient and family in mutual goal setting and care plan revision.
Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations. Must delegate cases to PTA. Performs history and assessment related to episode of patient illness to determine the patient's habilitation/rehabilitation needs. Recommends adaptive equipment and/or home modifications to maximize patient's functional abilities and safety. Identifies primary patient problems from assessment. Identifies discharge planning needs including referrals to appropriate community resources. Interprets abnormal clinical data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status.
Performs procedures and modalities, including therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait training, heat/cold application, and ultrasound. Serves as educator in discipline, providing feedback and suggestions to improve workflow, best practices, and standard procedures. Collaborates with the Education and Operations Team to develop an individualized clinical orientation program for new staff. Updates the program as needed.

Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited school.
1-2 years clinical experience.
License to practice Physical Therapy in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia based on work location(s).
CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).
Valid State Driver's License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation.

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About MedStar Health
MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It's how we treat people.

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