Physical Therapist

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Job description

$3,000 sign on bonus available. Conditions apply.

Position Summary
Plans and provides physical therapy services to clients in their homes in accordance with the Plan of Care and Agency policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist performs functions that require substantially specialized knowledge, judgment and skill.
Qualifications
Graduate of Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association or the Council on Medical Education of the American and the American Physical Therapy Association.
Possesses current registration or license as required by the state of Idaho.
Minimum of one (1) year experience in a health care facility or equivalent experience.
Demonstrates good written and verbal communication skills as well as interpersonal skills.
Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state/Agency requirements. Good driving record and reliable transportation.
Current CPR certification.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY
Performs physical therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled procedures, and ongoing evaluation of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
Completes initial assessments within 5 days of referral unless other arrangements are made.
Provides initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of functioning.
Gathers background data, reviews referrals, selects and modifies evaluation tools, and evaluates patients determining the level of patient's physical and psychosocial functioning.
Develops a therapy care plan to provide direction to other health team members involved in the Plan of Care. Reviews and updates per Agency policy and client need.
Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and client progress (outcomes) on designed forms and submits per Agency guidelines within seventy two (72) hours.
Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to Case Manager and other Agency staff through the care plan, written progress notes, and participation in care conferences.
Communicates changes in schedule and physician orders to the office on the day the changes are made.
Implements teaching appropriate to the client's needs and within the context of his/her environment and learning ability.
Assesses knowledge level of client and identifies learning needs.
Plans, teaches, supervises, and counsels clients about their physical therapy need to promote improvement or recovery, symptom management of disease process, and community resources.
Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching plan and establishes care plan for others to follow on teaching the client.
Educates patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.
Attends and actively contributes to interdisciplinary team meetings.
Participants in discharge planning and documents this in client record.
Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ongoing quality improvement process.
Uses OASIS assessment tool and outcome reports to improve therapy services and client outcomes.
Participates with interdisciplinary team to assure consistency in data collection methods.
Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety/infection control practices by compliance with agency policies and procedures.
Recognizes and responds to potentially unsafe situations.
Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
Assesses safety of environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety.
Supervises applicable home care team members.
Performs in-home supervision of Home Health Aides and Physical Therapy Assistants as directed and according to Agency policy.
Evaluates employee performance and provides timely reviews as delegated.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards.
Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and ACHC standards.
Attends meeting and required educational programs.
Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identities learning/developmental needs to supervisor.
Attends care conferences, initiates interdisciplinary referrals and participates in care coordination as needed.
Able to maintain strict confidentiality with regard to protected and sensitive information.
Able to establish and maintain confidence of owners and employees.
Able to solve problems independently and confidently by applying analytical and logical thinking.
Able to use standard office equipment and software proficiently.
Responsibilities may also include the training of students from university or community colleges as assigned.
Performs their duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.

SUPERVISION OF PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANTS
Instructs and supervises Physical Therapy Assistants in certain phases of therapy services.
Available by telephone to the Physical Therapy Assistant at all times when a Physical Therapy Assistant is providing treatment to a client.
After every tenth (10) visit performed by the PTA, the Therapist performs an on-site supervisory visit with or without the PTA present.
Completes an on-site functional assessment, review, and revision of the Plan of Care, and an assessment of the utilization of community resources.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires a full range of body motion including the handling and lifting of patients. Manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination required. Occasionally will lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds or greater. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range. May require working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours. Involves exposure to communicable diseases. Requires a current driver's license and the ability to drive and access a patient's home without assistive device.
TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Majority of work is performed in providing patient care services in the patients' home or place of residence. Exposure to communicable diseases is common.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $32.00 - $74.00 per hour

Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
Home Health
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday

Education:
Master's (Preferred)

Experience:
Physical Therapy: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
Physical Therapy License (Preferred)
CPR Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:
Idaho Falls, ID: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

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