Allegiant Home Care - Physical Therapist (Prn)

Jacksonville, FL 32205
Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the Physical Therapist -PRN evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, or surgery in a Home Care environment. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Works cooperatively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and adjustors. Documents and reports on patients' progress. Monitors, documents, and reports patients' progress.
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct an in-person comprehensive physical therapy assessment on Allegiant Home Care patients, as assigned
• Coordinate with the case management team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each patient
• Conduct an in-person physical therapy assessment or reassessment, as needed
• Participate as a member of a case management team, communicating patient changes, collaborating on care planning decisions and coordination of 24-hour care delivery
• Actively participate in the Intake and Assessment meetings
• Evaluate patients to determine and assure appropriate prescription, needs, goals, history, complications, and precautions
• Follow-up with patient during treatment, explain precautions to take
• Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to patients care problems with the case management team
• Assess the need for adaptive durable medical equipment, specialized shoes, and prosthesis
• Assess patient's home for safety and mobility and recommend home modifications and or equipment
• Plan physical therapy treatment programs according to recognized standards and policies
• Administer physical therapy treatment programs consistent in achieving identified goals and according to recognized standards and policies
• Confer with case management team on patient care issues
• Document evaluation, assessment, plan, and treatment rendered accurately and in timely according to Allegiant Home Care policy
• Measure effectiveness of treatment, document, and revise plan accordingly
• Educate and instruct patients/family in procedures, home programs, and document training and understanding by patient/family
• Confers with physicians and other disciplines to assure complete and integrated program
• Completes necessary documentation and statistics accurately and in a timely fashion per Allegiant Home Care policies
• Direct, supervise, and perform initial and annual competencies, and evaluates the performance of the licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). Review the plan of care with the PTA before the PTA provides care
• Review and cosign entries of the PTA into the patient medical record
• At least once every 30-days after new or revised plans of care, document in the medical record that the plan and the patient's progress have been reviewed with the PTA
• Train Allegiant Home Care staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing activities of daily living (ADL's)
• Perform initial and annual competencies on direct care staff under supervision
• Participate in and support Quality Initiatives
• Contribute to research and other department activities as assigned
• Know and adhere to philosophy and goals of Allegiant Home Care
• Initiate/suggest process improvement and/or cost saving measures that enhance patient care
• Demonstrate clinical excellence and utilize insights in timely response to patient's needs
• Proactively involve the healthcare team in plan of care
• Assist in the implementation of department competency plan
• Develop patient educational material
• Maintain professional level and remains current with new advances
• Adhere to professional, legal and safety standards Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice

• Collaborate with other members of the in-Home Care team
• Back-up fellow healthcare representatives as needed for special events or vacation time
• Maintain memberships in related health care professional organizations for the purpose of networking
• Communicate issues that arise in the field with clinical staff through defined channels to enhance service delivery
• Participate in organizational committees as identified that enhance the working relationships between departments within Allegiant Home Care
• At all times, represent Allegiant Home Care professionally through care and/or services provided to all clients and patients
• Comply with Allegiant Home Care policies, procedures, and standard practices
• Maintain the confidentiality of patients and families within Allegiant Home Care as per government mandates
• Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
• Promote Allegiant Home Care through participation in community and professional organizations
• Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
• Additional duties, as assigned

• Current Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida
• Minimum of 1-year working as a Physical Therapist preferred however recent graduates and newly licensed PTs are encouraged to apply.
• Current State of Florida driver's license with driving record acceptable to Alivia Care insurance carrier, and reliable transportation
• Current Auto Insurance coverage
• Current CPR certification
• Level II AHCA (Agency for Healthcare Administration Background Screening)
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
• Graduate of a physical therapy program that is approved by CAPTE, a successor organization of CAPTE, or graduated from an education program outside the United States determined to be substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist entry level education in the United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it relates to Physical Therapists.
• For Medicare reimbursement, additional educational requirements in Addendum A must be met to provide services under a Medicare home health benefit.

• Demonstrated skills reflecting knowledge of modalities such as exercise, mobilization, manipulation, electrical stimulation, deep tissue massage, hydrotherapy, and hot and ice therapies
• Experience in restorative and rehabilitation strategies to improve or maintain function and independence and to reduce pain
• Good judgment, problem solving and cognitive skills
• Ability to lead and work within an interdisciplinary setting
• Enthusiasm for caring for the home health care settings
• Knowledge of common safety hazards in the home environment and improvements to establish a safer environment
• Able to provide training in techniques for the prevention of injury and movement-related functional training in self-care
• Strong communication skills with ability to listen
• Ability to communicate and articulate Allegiant Home Care services and benefits to medical professionals in a clear and concise manner
• Ability to work autonomously yet support the needs of Allegiant Home Care and your fellow team members
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
• Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and Home Health and Clinical automation systems

• Current TB testing and immunizations/declination for Hepatitis B and Flu