Physical Therapist
Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Hartford
Posted on: January 24, 2023
Job Description:
General Purpose:Physical therapy services are provided for
treating impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or
changes in physical function and health status. The treatment and
intervention provided is in accordance with the patient's plan of
care, accepted professional standards of physical therapy practice,
applicable law and regulation, as well as applicable Interim
HealthCare policies and procedures.Essential Functions:
- Assists the physician or other licensed practitioner in
evaluating the level of patient function and performance and
equipment needs as well as in developing the resulting plan of
care/treatment including appropriate long and short-term treatment
goals, selection of interventions, and the intensity, frequency and
duration of services to meet the needs of an individual
patient.
- Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments at
appropriate time points as assigned.
- Participates in ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the
patient.
- Participates in the development and evaluation of the plan of
care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and
caregiver(s).
- Provides services that are ordered by the physician as
indicated in the plan of care.
- Provides interventions and therapeutic treatment in accordance
with the physician certified plan of care and physical therapy
professional standards of practice.
- Regularly assesses changes in the patient's status since the
last visit/treatment day, and determines whether the planned
services should be modified, performing a re-evaluation and
obtaining revision orders from the physician as indicated.
- Advises and consults with the family and/or other caregivers to
promote the patient progress toward mutually agreed upon goals and
planning for discharge.
- Counsels and educates the patient and the family, and other
caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established
goals and in meeting healthcare related needs.
- Effectively communicates with other members of the
interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote the
coordination of patient care and planning for discharge.
- Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care
and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the
current plan of care.
- Completes and submits timely, legible, accurate, relevant and
sufficient documentation (written or electronic) addressing the
treatment and interventions provided, the patient's response to the
treatment and interventions, and the patient's progress toward
goals in accordance with professional standards of practice, policy
and procedures, and payor requirements.
- Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
(QAPI) program.
- Participates in in-services or training, as requested.
- Participates in the Office's Emergency Preparedness program, as
requested.
- Supervises professional and paraprofessional staff, as
assigned, including physical therapist assistants.
- Completes other assignments as requested and assigned.
- Access personal health information ("PHI") necessary to fulfill
the above duties and responsibilities. Access to use and ability to
disclose PHI is further defined by each
organization/department.Minimum Education & Experience
Requirements:
- Current licensure, if applicable, as a physical therapist in
the state(s) in which he or she will practice.
- In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as a
physical therapist that is relevant to the patient population
assigned preferred.For Organizations That Must Meet the Medicare
Conditions of Participation: Refer to Addendum A of this job
description for additional qualifications.Knowledge, Skills &
Abilities Required:
- Able to provide proof of current CPR certification, per
organization-specific policy.
- Able to demonstrate basic understanding of computers and
workplace software.
- Able to work with people, function well under stress, use
clinical judgment, be creative and accept challenges.
- Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of
the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.
- Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or
tasks.
- Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to
the care of the patient and use of equipment in providing
treatment.
- Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the
patient.
- Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient
needs and scheduling.
- Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if
applicable.
- Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if
assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport
patient.Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
- Able to constantly travel within geographic area serviced by
office from assignment to assignment.
- Meets the applicable health requirements to provide patient
care per applicable law or regulation.
- Work is normally performed in a residence, aggregate living
facility, school or occupational setting.
- Occasional exposure to communicable diseases, bloodborne
pathogens and/or other potentially infectious or hazardous
materials and situations that require following extensive safety
precautions and may include the use of protective equipment (e.g.
face masks, goggles, latex and or non-latex gloves).
- Able to work flexible schedule and/or evening hours, as
needed.
- Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and
reach freely.
- Able to constantly lift, reposition, and transfer
patients.
- Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of
palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs or objects.
- Heavy physical activity that may require lifting, carrying,
pushing or pulling over 50 lbs., and physically stretching,
bending, stooping, twisting, standing, sitting, walking, reaching
and climbing stairs.
Keywords: Interim HealthCare, Hartford , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Hartford, Connecticut
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