Home Health Physical Therapist - Michigan

TALENT Software Services; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TALENT Software Services in Midland, MI is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide medically prescribed, goal-oriented therapy in accordance with the Physician Plan of Care, company policies, and Standards of Practice.

You will assess patients, implement plans, educate teams and families, and participate in QAPI; supervise PTAs and aides; travel up to 60 miles; Monday–Friday 8a-5p; HCHB required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles for terminally ill patients.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage patient care with bedside nursing, symptom management, crisis intervention, and family intervention.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with patients, families, and staff.

Responsibilities

• Participate in developing patient plans of care.
• Conduct patient assessments and communicate with physicians before start of care.
• Implement the plan of care and document care provided in medical records.
• Provide education to team members, patients and families.
• Participate in QAPI programs as needed.
• Support growth and profitability through proper use of resources and community education.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care.
• Apply agency policies and regulatory rules in care provision.
• Provide skilled restorative treatments to reduce pain and restore function.
• Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments including OASIS at appropriate times.
• Evaluate outcomes of care and adjust as needed.
• Direct and supervise PTAs, CNAs, and HHAs with supervisory visits.

Skills

Care plan development

Patient assessment

Documentation

Team education

Interdisciplinary communication

Job description

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist reports to the Director of Professional Services and is responsible for providing medically prescribed, goal-oriented therapy in accordance with the Physician Plan of Care, company policies, and professional Standards of Practice.

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist reports to the Director of Professional Services and is responsible for providing medically prescribed, goal-oriented therapy in accordance with the Physician Plan of Care, company policies, and professional Standards of Practice.

Essential Functions Of Position

• Participate in the development of patient physical therapy plans of care.
• Conduct patient assessments and evaluations, communicating with the physician as needed before the start of care.
• Implement the plan of care, document the care provided, and submit paperwork accurately and promptly to maintain patient medical records.
• Provide education and instruction to team members, patients, and their families.
• Participate in agency quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) programs as needed.
• Ensure the growth and profitability of the company through responsible use of company resources and community education regarding services.
• Attend regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient and family care, exchange information, problem-solve, and receive staff support and education.
• Apply agency policies and procedures, as well as federal and state regulatory agency rules and regulations, in providing care.
• Provide skilled restorative treatments for pain reduction and develop/restore/maintain functions using various therapeutic techniques.
• Conduct initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of patient needs, including outcome and information set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.
• Evaluate outcomes of care.
• Direct and supervise Physical Therapist Assistants, Certified Nursing Aides, and Home Health Aides in patient care, providing supervisory visits as necessary.
• Accept direction from the Director of Professional Services, Patient Care Coordinator, or Rehabilitation Supervisor.

Required Skills & Experience

• Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology of physical therapy appropriate for terminally ill patients.
• Demonstrated problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage patient care with specific knowledge and experience in bedside nursing, symptom management, crisis intervention, and family intervention.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with patients, families, and staff.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• One year or more work experience in physical therapy in a multidisciplinary setting is preferred.

Schedule Notes

Monday-Friday 8a-5p. No call. 60-mile travel radius. HCHB required. Estimated 6 patients per day.