HOME BASED PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Shannon Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Shannon Health is seeking a Home-Based Physical Therapist to provide a full range of PT services, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, in a home-based setting.

You will work across the continuum of care, maintaining high standards of professional practice and contributing to program development and quality improvement through interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist in good standing.
• BLS certification required within 90 days of start.
• Reliable transportation required for travel to patient homes.
• Driver's license and auto liability insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Conducts evaluations and treatments as referred by physician for patients from adolescence to geriatric.
• Provides therapy including muscle strengthening, stretching, gait training, ADL training, and use of adaptive equipment.
• Performs initial and periodic evaluations and progress notes for rehabilitation needs.
• Formulates treatment plans with short- and long-term goals and evaluates progress.
• Completes documentation according to department and payer guidelines.

Skills

Professional communication

Time management

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient education

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Job Summary

The OP Home-Based Physical Therapist is responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards.

The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, and problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Conducts evaluations and treatments as referred and prescribed by the physician to patients ranging in age from adolescents to geriatric.
• Provides therapy to include but not limited to muscle strengthening and stretching, gait training, ADL training, use of adaptive and other equipment and management of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Performs initial and periodic evaluations and progress notes of patient's physical therapy and rehabilitation needs.
• Formulates appropriate treatment plans including short- and long-term goals for rehabilitation, evaluating progress or lack of progress in achieving these goals.
• Completes accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation (evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, etc.) according to department and payer guidelines for outpatient services.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in activities to be carried out between treatments, using clearly written, concise instructions to reinforce verbal instructions when appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with referring physicians and other healthcare team members; provides updates on patient progress and coordinates any changes to patient’s plan of care.
• Independently manages appointment scheduling including efficient travel routes between patients’ homes.
• Maintains reliable transportation and carries portable therapy equipment and supplies for use during therapeutic interventions.
• Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives and quality improvement programs, safety environmental and infection control; assists with maintenance of departmental supplies and equipment; participates in departmental program development.
• Independently manages productivity expectations.
• Monitors patients’ authorizations limits and insurance coverage and communicates with the Director/Manager any scheduling, insurance or patient concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• EducationRequired
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalentDoctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
• After 2015 a Doctor of Physical Therapy is required
• Experience:N/ACertification/Licensure:Required
• Licensed Physical TherapistValid Texas Driver's LicenseAuto Liability InsuranceBasic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Required within ninety (90) days of start date
• Individuals must have reliable transportation for the duration of employment in this role.