Homecare Physical Therapist

Description

Homecare Physical Therapist

Job Description

Summary:
Evaluates, treats and rehabilitates patients by providing them with necessary therapeutic intervention. Maintains pertinent documentation, carries out necessary therapeutic intervention and appropriate treatment plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
– Completes screens as scheduled
– Evaluation and accompanying documentation are completed at the time of the evaluation.
– Obtains and verifies physician orders prior to initiation of evaluation
– Payer source is identified and secured prior to initiation of evaluation
– Identifies objective findings and problems
– Establishes appropriate short/long term goals

TREATS PATIENTS:
– Documents progress in attainment of goals on a timely basis
– Utilizes current body of knowledge, skills, and techniques
– Interacts with patients/families in an appropriate, safe and professional manner
– Designs adaptive equipment and orthotics
– Designs and/or implements home programs (as appropriate)
– Communicates appropriate referrals to team member and/or supervisor
– Assists in development and implementation of new programs/techniques to enhance therapy services
– Balances and maintains an appropriate caseload to meet company and facility productivity standards
– Initiates and follows through with restorative programs as appropriate
– Attends patient care meetings and actively participates (as assigned)
– Follows through with discharge planning including: equipment ordering, family teaching, home safety recommendations, and discharge documentation (as appropriate)

DOCUMENTATION/PAPERWORK:
– Daily documentation and billing logs are accurately completed each day
– Weekly notes are completed as required
– Time sheets are accurately completed and submitted on time to manager
– Documentation accurately reflects treatment program, progress and other factors affecting treatment
– Maintains QI documents accurately (as assigned)

COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK:
– Maintains consistent communication with supervisor and team
– Interacts all staff in a professional and courteous manner
– Coordinates patient care with other disciplines
– Responds positively to constructive feedback and seeks clarification as needed
– Flexible and willing to assume additional responsibilities when the need arises
– Listens carefully to directions/problems and responds appropriately
– When in doubt, asks for clarification and feedback when needed
– Displays good organizational and time management skills; ensures coordinated service delivered to patients and families
– Proactive in problem identification and seeks appropriate guidance from supervisor as needed

PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
– Maintains patient and staff confidentiality
– Adheres to established facility policy and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, universal precautions
– Adheres to company policy and procedures
– Adheres to company policy concerning tardiness, absenteeism, and call in procedures
– Follows appropriate procedure for scheduling time off including sufficient coverage information on each patient
– Attends company meetings as required
– Maintains work area in safe, neat orderly fashion (as applicable)
– Willingly accepts new duties as assigned
– Flexible to travel to all assigned facilities daily

QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience
Bachelor?s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; related experience and or training; or equivalent combination and experience

Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as patient medical re