Job Description
Job Description Summary
Registered Physical Therapist provides skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to clients in their homes in accordance with physician orders
How Will You Make An Impact & Requirements
Provides initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments. Establishes a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary. Assists in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary client care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy. Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests. Treats clients to relieve pain, to develop or restore function, and, to maintain maximum performance using physical means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity. Consults and familiarizes staff regarding the established plan. Educates, supervises, and counsels the family and client in the physical therapy program. Instructs client in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Provides the equipment required to carry out the plan. Arranges for out-patient service for procedures that cannot be given at home. Records all evaluation data, treatments and the client's response to therapy intervention on a timely basis. Also records quality assurance data. Prepares an assessment of the client's condition, periodic evaluations and summaries. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals at least once monthly. Records and reports to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and /or any changes in the client's condition. Communicates with the physician at least every 30 days or whenever changes occur regarding the client’s status and obtains additional orders, if necessary. Communicates with other team members (including home health aides) and, when appropriate, instructs them in certain phases of physical therapy that they may use while working with the client. Enters clinical notes within required hours of scheduled visit (24 hrs. for non-Oasis visits / 48 hrs. for Oasis visits) and progress notes and other clinical record forms outlining the services rendered. Participates in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities and in-service programs as necessary. Supervises the home health aide every two weeks when physical therapy is the only professional discipline involved in the client's care. Participates with staff, clients, and physicians in discharge planning activities and completes a Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.
Is knowledgeable of the Agency’s organization, functions, and services.
Complies with Agency dress code policy.
Maintains efficient flow of Agency work by reporting to work at assigned or scheduled times; follows procedures for notification of absence or time off requests.
Maintains current TB testing (refer to Health Screening Policy).
Job Tags
Agency work, Relief