Home Health Physical Therapist

Sheridan Memorial Hospital; Sheridan (WY); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheridan Memorial Hospital in Northeast Wyoming seeks a Registered Physical Therapist to provide home-based physical therapy within hospice care. You will follow physician orders, evaluate function, educate patients and families, and coordinate with the Hospice team to support patients at home.

The role requires Wyoming licensure as a Physical Therapist and completion of an approved PT program; BLS and Central Registry are required. Prior home health or hospice experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the APTA or equivalent
• Wyoming Physical Therapist license is required

Responsibilities

• Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy.
• Instructs patients and families in home programs.
• Coordinates with hospice team and physicians.
• Documents patient progress and prepares reports.
• Performs evaluations and adjusts plan of care as needed.

Skills

Independent judgment

BLS certification

Central Registry

Education

Physical Therapist degree

Job description

About Sheridan Memorial Hospital

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a progressive, state-of-the-art facility nestled beneath the Big Horn Mountains in beautiful Northeast Wyoming. Founded over 100 years ago, Sheridan Memorial is licensed for 88 beds with over 60 physicians who provide primary medical care and specialty care in more than 15 areas. We are proud of our more than 700 employees who provide personalized, patient-centered care in a healing environment. When people think of excellent healthcare, they think of Sheridan.

Job Summary

A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence which may include care to the terminally ill Hospice patient as needed. Works as a member of the Hospice team in providing Hospice care AS NEEDED. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the homecare/hospice nurse manager.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.


• Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.


• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.


• Returns the individual to the optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.


• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.


• Directs and supervises personnel as required.


• Takes initial history and makes an initial evaluation.


• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by a physician.


• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.


• Writes reports to physicians regarding a patient's progress.


• Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities in daily living.


• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.


• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.


• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.


• Prepares clinical and progress notes.


• Assists a physician with evaluating the level of function.


• Helps develop the plan of care and revise it as necessary.


• Consults with family and Agency personnel.


• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant changes in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.


• Appropriately utilizes ICD-9 codes.


• Obtains, maintains and communicates accurate patient medication information across the continuum of care.

Minimum Requirements — Education / Experience / License And Certifications

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.


• Currently, a WY Physical Therapist license is required.

Two (2) Years Experience, Preferred.

• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.


• BLS is required.


• Central Registry is required.


• Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products. Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.