Company:

Ascension at Home Together with Compassus

 

Position Summary

The Home Health Physical Therapist is a licensed professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. S/he plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. S/he plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. S/he collaborates with interdisciplinary team (IDT).

Position Specific Responsibilities

Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient (OSHA).Performs initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points and appropriateness of patient for home health.Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs and desires.Prepares, and completes a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members. Documents on progress notes, phones orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revises the P.O.C based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy required.Two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting highly preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, and Registrations

Active and unencumbered Physical Therapist license in state(s) of employment required.Current CPR certification required.

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