Physical Therapist - Home Health
4 months ago
San Antonio
Job Description$2,500.00 sign-on bonus! Job Summary: A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment programs based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team. Essential Functions: Evaluation: • Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care., • Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)., • Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and promptly., • Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data., • Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs., • Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease., • Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate., • Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment., • Communicate with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care., • Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board., • Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on the use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc., in a safe manner., • Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients’ diagnoses and needs., • Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education., • Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills., • Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies., • Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency., • Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program., • Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training. Job Qualifications: Education: • Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved program.Licensure:, • Active, state license as a physical therapist, or a multi-state license issued by a Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PTLC) member state, or if licensure does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h).Experience:, • Two years of experience as a physical therapist in an acute care, rehabilitation, or home health setting preferred.Skills:, • Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice., • Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR certification., • Knowledge of durable medical equipment.Transportation:, • Reliable transportation and valid auto liability insurance. Must have a current driver’s license. Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a healthcare facility or patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood, body fluids, and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather. Physical and Mental Effort: The ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing. Prolonged standing and walking are required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs, and to meet patient and family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Salary: $90,000 -$115,000 Benefits: • Continuing education credits., • Dental Insurance., • Health insurance., • Vision insurance., • Paid time off. Medical Specialties: • Home Health. Schedule: • On call. Ability to Relocate: • San Antonio, TX: Relocate before starting work (Required). Work Location: On the road