Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
58 days ago
Physical Therapist (PT, Rehab, Therapy) - Homecare
Work where every moment matters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as a Visiting Registered NurseHartford HealthCare at Home the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut has been fulfilling our mission for more than years Our Person Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization all while providing integrated support to the patient As part of Hartford HealthCare we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our clientrsquos home Most importantly our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clientsrsquo familiesJob SummaryResponsible for evaluating patientrsquos level of function and developing an appropriate Physical Therapy care plan under direction of MD Implements and coordinates patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources Delegates appropriate patient care responsibilities to PTA and Home Health Aides and supervises their performance Responsible for accurate timely and proficient clinical and reimbursement documentation Responsibilitesbull Manages a patient caseload on a daily basis bull Evaluates patientrsquos level of function and develops appropriate care plan under the direction of a MD and in collaboration with the Hospice Interdisciplinary bull Implements plan of care to provide safe efficient quality care to patients on a daily basisbull Implements plan of care for hospice patients with appropriate end of life goals with an emphasis on patient safety and patientcaregiver educationbull Evaluates care plan on an on going basis revising as necessary in accordance with patientrsquos care needsbull Coordinates patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources ie Community Health Nurse Hospice Nurse other therapists social workers Home Health Aide services physicians etc in an appropriate and timely manner Initiates and participates in case conferences and Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meeting as appropriatebull Works in conjunction with Physical Therapy Assistant daily and delegates patient care responsibility as appropriate Communicates with Physical Therapy Assistant daily and monitors and supervises patient care providedbull Organizes and prioritizes caseload needs on a daily basis to ensure that patient care needs and Agency productivity standards are metKeeps Rehab Coordinator informed in a timely manner regarding weekly caseload andor patient problems so that patient care and staffing needs are consistently metbull Demonstrate an understanding of after hour procedures and educate patients to on callafter hours coveragebull Responsible for clinical and reimbursement documentation to reflect Agency policy and procedure and the delivery of quality and safe Home Care bull Prepares and keeps legible records current on a daily basis providing all written information regarding service record visit and non visit time statistical sheets and reports to physicians and other personnel according to expected time framesbull Develops written patient care goals and expected outcomes according to individualized patient care plans accurately reflecting interventions in collaboration with Health Care Team or Hospice Interdisciplinary Team on an on going basisbull Updates and submits written physician orders accurately in a timely manner according to established timeframesbull Collects and documents necessary financial and reimbursement information for each patient and provides verbal and written communication as required to Agency personnel and other reimbursement sourcesbull Obtains prior authorization for services when indicated by calling payors and requesting andor providing verbal or written confirmation in a timely manner within respective established time framesbull Completes and processes discharge record within hours after last patient visit and communicates promptly with other Agency personnel in an appropriate fashionWork where every moment matters Every day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network as a Visiting Registered NurseHartford HealthCare at Home the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut has been fulfilling our mission for more than years Our Person Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization all while providing integrated support to the patient As part of Hartford HealthCare we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our clientrsquos home Most importantly our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clientsrsquo familiesJob SummaryResponsible for evaluating patientrsquos level of function and developing an appropriate Physical Therapy care plan under direction of MD Implements and coordinates patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources Delegates appropriate patient care responsibilities to PTA and Home Health Aides and supervises their performance Responsible for accurate timely and proficient clinical and reimbursement documentation Responsibilitesbull Manages a patient caseload on a daily basis bull Evaluates patientrsquos level of function and develops appropriate care plan under the direction of a MD and in collaboration with the Hospice Interdisciplinary bull Implements plan of care to provide safe efficient quality care to patients on a daily basisbull Implements plan of care for hospice patients with appropriate end of life goals with an emphasis on patient safety and patientcaregiver educationbull Evaluates care plan on an on going basis revising as necessary in accordance with patientrsquos care needsbull Coordinates patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources ie Community Health Nurse Hospice Nurse other therapists social workers Home Health Aide services physicians etc in an appropriate and timely manner Initiates and participates in case conferences and Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meeting as appropriatebull Works in conjunction with Physical Therapy Assistant daily and delegates patient care responsibility as appropriate Communicates with Physical Therapy Assistant daily and monitors and supervises patient care providedbull Organizes and prioritizes caseload needs on a daily basis to ensure that patient care needs and Agency productivity standards are metKeeps Rehab Coordinator informed in a timely manner regarding weekly caseload andor patient problems so that patient care and staffing needs are consistently metbull Demonstrate an understanding of after hour procedures and educate patients to on callafter hours coveragebull Responsible for clinical and reimbursement documentation to reflect Agency policy and procedure and the delivery of quality and safe Home Care bull Prepares and keeps legible records current on a daily basis providing all written information regarding service record visit and non visit time statistical sheets and reports to physicians and other personnel according to expected time framesbull Develops written patient care goals and expected outcomes according to individualized patient care plans accurately reflecting interventions in collaboration with Health Care Team or Hospice Interdisciplinary Team on an on going basisbull Updates and submits written physician orders accurately in a timely manner according to established timeframesbull Collects and documents necessary financial and reimbursement information for each patient and provides verbal and written communication as required to Agency personnel and other reimbursement sourcesbull Obtains prior authorization for services when indicated by calling payors and requesting andor providing verbal or written confirmation in a timely manner within respective established time framesbull Completes and processes discharge record within hours after last patient visit and communicates promptly with other Agency personnel in an appropriate fashionEducation TrainingGraduate of an accredited school with a Bachelorrsquos of Science Degree in Physical TherapyLicenseCertification Current Connecticut license to practice Physical Therapy Experience Minimum of one year of clinical experience Three years preferredSkillsbull Knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy bull Excellent verbal and written communication skills bull Strong organizational skills bull Excellent interpersonal skills ability to effectively interact with patients families physicians and co workers bull Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgmentOtherValid motor vehicle operators license reliable personal automobile during business hours and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policyWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your momentEducation TrainingGraduate of an accredited school with a Bachelorrsquos of Science Degree in Physical TherapyLicenseCertification Current Connecticut license to practice Physical Therapy Experience Minimum of one year of clinical experience Three years preferredSkillsbull Knowledge of principles and practices of Physical Therapy bull Excellent verbal and written communication skills bull Strong organizational skills bull Excellent interpersonal skills ability to effectively interact with patients families physicians and co workers bull Ability to deal effectively with stress and ability to exercise independent judgmentOtherValid motor vehicle operators license reliable personal automobile during business hours and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policyWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this is your moment
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