Physical Therapist Home Health - PRN

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Job Summary

Plans and implements specific treatment programs for individual patients according to principles and practices of physical therapy. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team in the development of the patient's individualized plan of care. Provides direction and supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants, Physical Therapy students, and Certified Nursing Assistants in the area of patient care. Provides program and staff development support.

An advanced level of clinical and interpersonal skills are required.

Accountabilities

Assessment :

• Performs appropriate initial physical therapy assessments and reassessments within the

time frames required by the Agency.

measurement.

ex) high risk for rehospitatlization tool, falls assessment tool, nutritional screening,

screening for abuse and neglect, Oxygen safety, spiritual assessment...

contacts the patient's physician with recommendations to maximize patient outcomes.

the overall patient plan of care (such as cognitive deficits, family situations, etc.)

in the timeframes established by CMS and Agency policy using only Agency approved

terminology and abbreviations.

Planning :

patient based on the results of the patient assessment.

of the patient plan of care ie : acute care discharge summary, rehabilitation notes.

level and cultural background

patient is receiving.

care.

and short-term goals are appropriate, achievable and measurable within a specified time

frame.

achievement and patient outcomes.

achievement, redefines problems and modifies goals and treatments as indicated by the

interdisciplinary treatment plan

may include a referral to other community resources.

Intervention :

others in the home and self.

flexibility and creativity in the implementation of these therapy techniques

interdisciplinary treatment approach for coordinated quality care.

caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress and long-term functional outcomes.

abbreviations.

Evaluation :

outcomes throughout the patient's episode of care.

are unresolved. Arranges for a conference with team members, leadership, patients, and

caregivers as appropriate.

discharge. Obtains written notice of discharge in accordance with the Medicare Conditions

of Participation.

outcomes (caseload) with state and national benchmark data for patient outcomes.

Supervision :

Therapy Practice Act.

experience for the student.

Physical Therapy students.

Conditions of Participation.

manner.

Productivity

appropriate levels of productivity

may be modified easily to permit one person to assist with coverage of another area

Department and Team Responsibilities

assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control standards

needed.

events.

Supervisory / Management Responsibility

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director, or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Required Certifications / Registrations / Licenses

In Lieu Of The Above Minimum Requirements

In lieu of the the education requirement only, be a graduate of a physical therapy educational program approved by the S.C. State Board OR provide satisfactory evidence that education is equivalent to the requirements of physical therapists educated in the U.S. educational programs as determined by the S. C. Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

Other Required Skills and Experience

CPR Certification required

Work Shift

Location

Oconee Medical Campus

Facility

1021 Home Health - Upstate

Department

10219035 Administrative and General

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