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Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the Physical Therapist 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 adjusters. Documents and reports on patients' progress. Monitors, documents, and reports patients' progress.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Conduct an in-person comprehensive physical therapy assessment on Secure 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 coordinating 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 the patient during treatment, explain precautions to take.
Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to patient 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.
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 the case management team on patient care issues.
Document evaluation, assessment, plan, and treatment rendered accurately and in a timely according to Secure Care Home Health policy.
Measure the effectiveness of treatment, document, and revise the plan accordingly.
Educate and instruct patients/family in procedures, and home programs, and document training and understanding by patient/family.
Confers with physicians and other disciplines to assure a complete and integrated program.
Completes necessary documentation and statistics accurately and in a timely fashion.
Direct, supervise, and perform initial and annual competencies, and evaluates the performance of the licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Review and cosign entries of the PTA into the patient medical record
Review the plan of care with the PTA before the PTA provides care.
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 Secure Care Home Health staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing activities of daily living (ADLs)
Perform initial and annual competencies on direct care staff under the supervision.
Participate in and support Quality Initiatives
Contribute to research and other department activities as assigned.
Provide age-specific competent care to all persons served.
Know and adhere to the philosophy and goals of Secure Care Home Health
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 the 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 within your assigned territory.
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.
Additional duties, as assigned.
Qualifications and Requirements:
BSPT, MSPT or DPT degree required
Current Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida
Minimum two years experience in a Home Health or Home Care setting
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
Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus
As part of the Alivia Care family, our full-time and part-time employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, mileage reimbursement, paid a uniform allowance, and a flexible work schedule. With Secure Care, you can enjoy working with a smaller home health agency while still getting all the benefits you would expect of a much larger organization.
