Physical Therapist, Homecare
Company: ECHN
Location: Middletown
Posted on: February 5, 2025
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Job Description:
$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS!
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General Summary of Duties: The provision of physical therapy to
patients in their homes under written orders from qualified
physicians according to established Agency policies and
procedures.
Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion.
Requires ability to perform heavy work . Requires balance skills.
Requires ability to ascend/descend stairs. Requires ability to
perform floor-to-stand transfers. Requires ability to kneel and sit
for extended periods. Requires ability to lift, transfer, and
perform gait training on all surfaces with patients. Requires
ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires
corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working
under stressful conditions. Requires limited exposure to
communicable diseases.
Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed in patients' homes and
in an office environment.
1. C 4 , F 4 Admits/readmits patients and provides physical therapy
to patients in their homes in compliance with Agency policies and
State and Federal Regulations, incorporating the following:
a) A complete physical assessment.
b) Develops and implements an appropriate care plan and therapeutic
goals with the patient/family. Arranges for provision of assistive
equipment.
c) Evaluation of patient safety on a 24-hour basis.
d) Exercises appropriate clinical judgment in coordination of
patient care by all services involved.
e) Ongoing evaluation of significant changes in the condition of
the patient and of progress toward the therapeutic goals.
f) Use of Agency and community consultants/resources.
g) Instruction of patient/family in procedures or responsibilities
they are assuming and optimum wellness practices.
h) Planning for the patient's discharge from service.
2. C 4 , F 4 Establishes and maintains case mix weight,
utilization, patient satisfaction that aligns with industry
standards and Agency operational objectives for quality care:
a) OASIS documentation correlates with the Plan of Care.
b) Uses recommended OASIS assessment techniques 100% of the
time.
c) OASIS, documentation, and Plan of Care correlate to 95%.
3. C 4 , F 4 Documents all services provided in the clinical record
in accordance with State and Federal Regulations and Agency
policy:
a) Documentation, including activities and mileage, if appropriate,
is exported within 36 hours of visit.
b) Obtains physician verbal/written orders and complies with all
reporting requirements.
c) Participates in coordination of care with physicians and with
other disciplines as appropriate.
4. C 4 , F 3 Manages work assignment in effective and efficient
manner:
a) Upon receipt of referral, makes phone contact with client and
makes first home visit according to Agency policy.
b) Remains flexible in daily planning allowing time for emergencies
or unexpected visits.
c) Reports any cases to Clinical Manager where goals cannot be met
or at risk situations exist and responds appropriately.
d) Maintains required productivity expectation as established by
the Agency.
e) Utilizes interdisciplinary approach, attending team meetings and
informing primary nurse of client's progress/status with
therapy.
f) Delegates appropriate tasks to Home Care Aide. Orients and
supervises Home Care Aide in accordance with State and Federal
regulations and Agency policy.
g) Participates in the development of the interdisciplinary team
Plan of Care on hospice patients, when appropriate.
h) Utilizes payer sources correctly, reflecting changing levels of
care.
i) Delegates patient care responsibilities to Physical Therapy
Assistant as appropriate.
j) Demonstrates an understanding of the principles of case
management.
k) Demonstrates ability to manage cost and quality.
5. C 3 , F 1 Develops and maintains sufficient professional skills
and credentials to meet the needs
of patient care:
a) Attends a minimum of 12 hours of in-service per year to include
mandated annual in-services.
b) Participates actively in self-appraisal and the formation of a
plan of self-development.
c) Adheres to Agency Corporate Compliance Plan and HIPAA Privacy
Plan as per written agreement.
d) Seeks appropriate clinical input to ensure appropriate patient
care.
e) Projects professional image through attitude and compliance with
dress code.
f) Capable of precepting new Therapists and students.
g) Functions as a team member with consideration to all staff.
h) Provides Agency with current copy of professional license.
i) Maintains CPR certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Requirements: Knowledge of current APTA
guidelines and standards. Knowledge of Agency policy, regulations,
and procedures to administer patient care. Knowledge of current
modalities and medical equipment relevant to patient care. Skill in
identifying patient problems and recommending solutions. Skill in
documentation in clinical records. Skill in establishing and
maintaining effective working relationships with patients/families,
physicians, co-workers, and the community. Ability to communicate
clearly. Possesses adequate transportation to carry out job
requirements. Must show proof of satisfactory automobile insurance
with minimum coverage to be determined by Agency policy when using
automobile for transportation. Possession of an individual
malpractice insurance policy. Willingness to provide service in any
part of agency geographic area, according to agency need.
Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in physical therapy from an
APTA approved program.
Experience: One year of acute care experience. Additional
experience in home health care preferred.
Certificate/License: Possession of a current license to practice as
a physical therapist in the State of Connecticut.
Keywords: ECHN, Hartford , Physical Therapist, Homecare, Healthcare , Middletown, Connecticut
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