Physical Therapist - Part-Time
Company: Helping Hands Home Care Service Inc.
Location: Hermitage
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Our Home Health team is growing and we are looking for a
part-time Physical Therapist to join our team.OverviewThe Physical
Therapist provides rehabilitative care (physical therapy) for
patients needing assistance and training in ambulation,
transferring, gait training and home exercise programs. The
Physical Therapist works as part of the interdisciplinary home care
team including RN, OT, COTA, PTA, SLP, MSW and Home Health
Aides.PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESProvides physical therapy services to
patients according to a plan of care. This may include, but is not
limited to:Assessing and evaluating
therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participating in
developing the total plan of care.Assessing for muscle strength,
mobility, gait, ROM and transfer capabilities.Directing physical
therapy treatment.Instructing patients, family and/or caregivers in
the use and care of therapeutic appliances.Determining priority
needs for physical therapy.Reporting patient's reaction to
treatment or changes in care to patient's physician as needed and
appropriate.Conducting appropriate evaluative procedures; assessing
patient's home environment as appropriate; and identifying
patient's equipment needs.Initiates physical therapy program and
coordinate with other team members, patient, family and/or
caregivers in therapy program, as well as the goals of
therapy.Instructs patient, family and/or caregivers and other team
members in the patient's treatment regimen as
indicated.Participates in patient case conferences.Supervises the
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), which includes, but is not
limited to, the following activities:Provides direction and
instruction regarding the care provided by the PTA.Performs an
on-site supervisory visit at the patient's home, a minimum, every
thirty (30) days or more frequently to guarantee that the plan of
care is implemented, followed and that patient/family are satisfied
with the care and services being provided. Documents supervisory
visit in the patient record.Conducts regularly scheduled case
conferences, either face-to-face or by telephone, and patient
record reviews with PTA.Conducts employee performance evaluations
for the PTA at the completion of the probationary period and
annually thereafter.Participates in the agency's Quality Assessment
and Performance Improvement program as requested.Maintains
appropriate clinical records, progress notes and reports to the
physician, and submits these records in a timely manner in
accordance with agency policy, state and federal guidelines and
regulations.Confers with the attending physician, home care team
members and patient, family and/or caregivers to promote
coordinated and comprehensive care.Participates as a member of the
Professional Advisory Committee and reports all appropriate and
relevant information relative to the provision of clinical
services.Completes a minimum of 12 hours of inservices per
year.Participates in meetings and other related activities as
needed.Meets or exceeds delivery of agency service standards in a
consistent fashion.Adheres to the agency's Code of Conduct.Complies
with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations and
established agency policies and procedures.Interacts with all staff
in a positive manner, supporting the agency's mission.These
statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major
duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.
The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other
than those stated in this description.HUMAN RELATIONSMust maintain
a professional attitude and demeanor and be able to communicate
effectively and relate courteously and cooperatively with patients,
caregivers, colleagues, supervisor, co-workers and all others.Must
be able to demonstrate optimism, enthusiasm and willingness to work
constructively with other health care team members and reflect
concern for thewell-being of patients and others.PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTSThis position requires the physical therapist to work
in a variety of environments (housing styles, cleaning and
maintenance, heating and cooling) during visits to patients in
their place of residence.Visual/hearing ability must be sufficient
to comprehend written/verbal communication.The therapist must have
ability sufficient to ambulate throughout a patient's home,
navigating stairs and other physical barriers typical to private
residences.The therapist must be able to operate a motor vehicle
and travel to and visit in patient's homes in varying weather and
road conditions.Must be able to deal effectively with
stress.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCEEducation: Must possess a bachelor's
or master's degree in physical therapy approved by an accredited
organization: The American Physical Therapy Association, The
Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical
Association, The Council on Medical Education of the American
Medical Association and The American Physical Therapy
Association.Experience:Minimum of two years' experience as a
physical therapist. Community/home health experience
preferred.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification:Current and
valid license as a Physical Therapist in the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania under the Physical Therapy Practice Act (63 P.S.
).Valid driver's license and reliable transportation that is
insured in accordance with Pennsylvania requirements.Satisfactory
references from employers and/or professional peers.Satisfactory
criminal background check.Helping Hands Home Care Service is an
Equal Opportunity EmployerServices are provided, referrals are
made, and employment actions are made without regard to race,
gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, color, national
origin, culture practices and beliefs, ancestry, religious creed,
economic status, disability (mental or physical), marital status or
age.
Keywords: Helping Hands Home Care Service Inc., Akron , Physical Therapist - Part-Time, Healthcare , Hermitage, Ohio
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