PHYSICAL THERAPIST, PRN
Company: CareRing Health, LLC
Location: Herndon
Posted on: October 27, 2024
Job Description:
Overview
Job Description: To provide prescribed treatments of physical
therapy that involves a complex and sophisticated level of
modalities designed to restore the client to his/her maximum
rehabilitation potential.
Reports to: VP of Clinical Services or Director of Professional
Services
Responsibilities
- Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to
determine client functional level. This may include designated
OASIS items for coordination of care among other disciplines.
- Performs direct therapeutic physical therapy services as
planned by the Agency staff and certified by the client's
physician.
- Performs evaluation of equipment needs to increase functional
level of clients.
- Assesses, reports, and records client's status and progress to
the physician and the Agency staff members. Performs interim
evaluation, if necessary, for recertification. Evaluates the
effectiveness and outcomes of care.
- Teaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers,
and clients to provide for a continuous physical therapy
program.
- Consults with other Agency staff regarding goal setting and
desired outcomes. Participates in clinical conferences and/or
in-service programs to share with Agency staff in meeting
rehabilitation goals. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.
- Delivers services to clients in accordance with accepted
standards of treatment specifically effective for client
conditions.
- Assists with the development, writing, and revision of the plan
of care in collaboration with the Agency staff and the
physician
- Consults with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional
Services, VP of Clinical Services, or designee regarding discharge
planning with the client and caregiver. Notify the Agency of
imminent discharge so proper notification can be mailed to the
physician.
- Maintains appropriate clinical records in a prompt and
comprehensive manner, documenting client limitations and
progress.
- Develops and instructs Agency staff and caregivers in
maintenance therapy programs as approved by the physician.
- Assumes responsibility for equipment signed out for client
use.
- Evaluates designated OASIS items upon discharge from the
services for coordination of care among other disciplines.
Qualifications
- Holds a current Physical Therapy License in Virginia.
- Has graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
- One-year clinical experience.
- Has current CPR certification.
- Has excellent communication, organizational, and human
relations skills.
- Is able to function with minimal supervision.
- Is able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities.
- Is able to employ critical thinking skills
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