Weekly wages
$2,005
Weekly tax-free stipend
$859
ASAP
start date
5 x 8
shifts
13
weeks
About this role
PT- Physical Therapist, Home Health - Local or Travel, Midland, MI - 13 weeks- 37622086
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Mon - Fri, 8am -5pm, 40 hours per week
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Scheduled Hours: 40
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Duties: | Job Summary: The Physical Therapist reports to the Director of Professional Services. This role is responsible to provide medically prescribed, goal-oriented therapy in accordance with the Physician Plan of Care, company policies and professional Standards of Practice. Essential Functions of Position: -Participates in the development of patient physical therapy plans of care. -Makes visits to the Patients for assessments and evaluations and communicates with the physician before start of care as needed. -Implements the plan of care. Documents the care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the Patient medical records. -Provides education and instruction to team members, Patients, and their families. -May participate in agency quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) programs. -Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate. -Ensures the growth & profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services. -Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the Patient and family, exchange information & problem solve & receive staff support and education. -Applies the policies and procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of federal and state regulatory agencies and other certified agencies in providing care. -Provide skilled restorative treatments for pain reduction, develop/restore/maintain functions, including treatments using moist heat whirlpool (portable) paraffin baths, gait training, ultrasound electrical muscle stimulation, test and measurements for ROM (use of goniometer), instruct/establish/supervise exercise programs, prosthetic training, balance, coordination training, cardiovascular rehab, instruct in home safety. -Initial and ongoing comprehensive Assessment of the patient needs including outcome and information set (OASIS) assessment at appropriate time points. -Evaluating outcomes of care. -Directs and supervises Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Nursing Aide, and Home Health Aide in care given to patients. Provides supervisory visits as necessary. -Willingly accepts direction from Director of Professional Services/patient Care Coordinator/Rehabilitation Supervisor. | ||||||
Skills: | Required Skills & Experience: -Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology of physical therapy appropriate for terminally ill patients. - Demonstrates problem solving and decision-making abilities. -Ability to manage patient care with specific knowledge and experience in bedside nursing, symptom management, crisis intervention, and family intervention. -Excellent communication skills. -Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the patient, families, and staff. Preferred Skills & Experience: -One year or more work experience in physical therapy in a multidisciplinary setting is preferred. | ||||||
Education: | Required Education: -Bachelor's or master's degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state and in good standing with the Board in which he/she will practice. -Current automobile insurance and valid driver's license . Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A | ||||||
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