Physical Therapist, Home Health Full Time
Company: Centerwell
Location: Vernon
Posted on: May 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description
The Physical Therapist 2 provides services that help restore
function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit
permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries
or disease. The Physical Therapist 2 work assignments are varied
and frequently require interpretation and independent determination
of the appropriate courses of action.
Responsibilities
As a Home Health Physical Therapist , you will:
Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment
and training for patients suffering from various injuries,
illnesses and functional disabilities to attain highest level of
physical function.
Test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the
physician in evaluating the patient's level of function and records
findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish
measurable training objectives.
Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent
with physician's Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the
patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum
results.
Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain
additional patient information and assist in developing,
implementing and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of
Treatment.
Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with
written instructions/care plan that reflects current plan of care
as related to therapy, supervise/evaluate staffs' performance.
Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical
therapy assistants and home health aides/personal care workers as
part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
Accurately, promptly and thoroughly document patients' care
observations, interventions and evaluations. Assure that interim
(verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist
are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician
signature and implemented
Report patient's progress to the patient's physician, Clinical
Manager, staff, patient and family. Submit evaluation, treatment
plans, progress reports and discharge summary to the supervisor and
care management staff.
Required Experience/Skills:
Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the
APTA)
Minimum of one year physical therapy experience preferred
Home Health experience a plus
Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy licensure
Current CPR certification
Strong organizational and communication skills
Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable
transportation.
This role requires full COVID-19 vaccination
Scheduled Weekly Hours
10
Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana, complies with all
applicable federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on
the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity or religion. We also provide
free language interpreter services. See our full accessibility
rights information and language options
https://www.partnersinprimarycare.com/accessibility-resources
Keywords: Centerwell, Wichita Falls , Physical Therapist, Home Health Full Time, Healthcare , Vernon, Texas
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