Physical Therapist, Homecare
Company: ECHN
Location: Hartford
Posted on: February 12, 2025
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Job Description:
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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.
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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.
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Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed in patients' homes and
in an office environment.
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1. - - C4, F4 - - - 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.
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2. - - C4, F4 - - - 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%.
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-3. - C4, F4 - - - - 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.
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4. - - C4, F3 - - - 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.
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5. - - C3, F1 - - - - 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. -
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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.
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Education: Bachelor of Science Degree in physical therapy from an
APTA approved program.
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Experience: One year of acute care experience. - Additional
experience in home health care preferred.
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Certificate/License: Possession of a current license to practice as
a physical therapist in the State of Connecticut.
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Keywords: ECHN, Hartford , Physical Therapist, Homecare, Healthcare , Hartford, Connecticut
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