Job description
Overview:
Qualifications:
Licensure: Current State License or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the Physical Therapist Licensure Compact (PTLC) if practicing in a state member of the PTLC, to practice Physical Therapy, or if licensure does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h)
Experience: Prefer one year experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care, rehabilitation setting or home health.
Transportation: Reliable transportation, current Driver’s License, valid and current auto liability insurance
At VitalCaring, our goal is to deliver compassionate, one-on-one quality healthcare to our patients in the comfort of their own home. We do this by bringing together like-minded people who are called to care and who are supported by a positive organizational culture that is unmatched in the industry. With more than 70 locations throughout the South, VitalCaring offers comprehensive benefits coverage for you and your family, as well as a generous paid time off package for our full-time, regular employee with an accrual of up to 30 days annually (includes holidays).
For full-time field clinicians, we offer flexible schedules to support work/life balance, bonus opportunities, and additional perks such as a company car.
Responsibilities:
The Licensed Physical Therapist provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Participates in the coordination of care.
- Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to identify patient needs and determine level of functioning and appropriateness of patient for home care
- Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
- Coordinates care and documents coordination with all physicians and other health care clinicians involved in the care of the patient as needed and appropriate
- Provides patient caregivers and family education
- Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, verbal orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluations and ongoing assessment data
- Provides treatment and services according to state and federal regulations and professional standards
- Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
- Provides supervision to Physical Therapy Assistants and Aides, when applicable, in the perform of patient care that is consistent with patient needs
- Meets mandatory continuing education requirement of the Agency and licensing board
- Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills
- Provides patient caregiver, and family counseling; provides patient and caregiver education
- Assists and instructs patients and their families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients’ diagnoses and needs
- Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies
- Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency
- Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program
- Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training
Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program
Licensure: Current State License or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the Physical Therapist Licensure Compact (PTLC) if practicing in a state member of the PTLC, to practice Physical Therapy, or if licensure does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h)
Experience: Prefer one year experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care, rehabilitation setting or home health.
Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice, good interpersonal skills, proof of current CPR, knowledge of durable medical equipment
Transportation: Reliable transportation, current Driver’s License, valid and current auto liability insurance
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