Delivers comprehensive Physical Therapy modalities/regimens to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative Physical Therapy as directed by the supervising therapist and as prescribed by a physician.
Duties and Responsibitlies:- Performs accurate and comprehensive screens.
- Obtains physician orders for certification and recertification of home Physical Therapy services.
- Ensures that changes in patients' clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members and Agency office staff verbally and in writing in a timely manner.
- Ensures that physician orders are communicated to other healthcare team members and Agency staff in a timely, accurate, and thorough manner.
- Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician, patient and family/caregivers, other healthcare team members and Agency staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes.
- Educates patients, their families/caregivers and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate Physical Therapy modalities as directed by the supervising therapist..
- Delivers Physical Therapy modalities appropriate to the patient's clinical status and needs, and in accordance with the standard of care for patient's age.
- Provides, modifies or discontinues Physical Therapy modalities based upon an ongoing assessment/reassessment of the patient's clinical status and in accordance with physician orders and as directed by the supervising therapist..
- Assesses the patient for the need for durable medical equipment as well as other adaptive equipment needs as directed by the supervising therapist.
- Assists with appropriate home exercise programs tailored to the patient's clinical status, needs and age as directed by the supervising therapist.
- Synthesizes data from the physical examination and analyzes data to make clinical judgments regarding patient management.
- Utilizes appropriate pain management modalities that include, but are not limited to, Physical Therapy modalities.
- Educates the patient and/or caregiver in effective pain management modalities as directed.
- Provides Physical Therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Identifies risk of injuries or threats to life and health in the patient's environment, i.e., environmental/safety/mobility risks and implements appropriate interventions to reduce those risks.
- Addresses and supports cultural practices providing such practices do not harm the patient or others, and do not interfere with the planned course of Physical Therapy.
- Performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with Agency policy and applicable laws, regulations and standards.
- Participates in the organization's information management program.
- Complies with the Agency's policies.
- Adheres to all applicable laws, regulations and standards.
- Completes and submits necessary documentation in accordance with Agency policy and applicable regulations.
- Submits verification of completed visits in accordance with Agency policy.
- Participates in interdisciplinary team conferences in accordance with Agency policy.
- Maintains current knowledge of community resources. Identifies and accesses appropriate external and internal resources to meet patient and/or family needs and to facilitate optimal patient outcomes while home care services are being provided, and for transfer and discharge processes.
- Current valid state Physical Therapy Assistant license
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum/school
- Prior home health experience preferred.
- Health certificate/physical examination and current TB testing.
- Current liability insurance.
- Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
- Additional languages preferred.
- Understands regulations/standards applicable to home healthcare.
- Knowledge of general Physical Therapy modalities and scope of Physical Therapy practice within the state.
- Flexible, yet organized, with ability to exercise sound judgment.
- For physical demands of position, including vision, hearing, repetitive motion and environment, see following description.