Physical Therapist

Home Recovery-HomeAid, Inc; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRing Health, LLC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide home health services in the Virginia area, including Alexandria. You will perform assessments, develop and deliver treatment plans, and coordinate with physicians and care teams to optimize patient outcomes.

The role requires one year of clinical PT experience, strong communication, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. You will educate staff and caregivers while ensuring compliance with care standards and

Qualifications

• Holds a current Physical Therapy License in Virginia.
• Graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
• One year of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Able to function with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage multiple projects and changing priorities.
• Able to employ critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level.
• Performs direct therapeutic physical therapy services as planned by Agency staff and physician.
• Evaluates equipment needs to increase client function.
• Records and reports client status and progress to physician and Agency staff.
• Teaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients for continuous therapy.
• Consults with Agency staff on goals and outcomes; participates in clinical conferences and in-services.
• Delivers services per standards of treatment effective for client conditions.
• Assists with plan-of-care development with physician collaboration.
• Consults on discharge planning with Nurse Case Manager and other leaders.
• Maintains clinical records promptly and comprehensively.
• Develops maintenance therapy programs for Agency staff and caregivers.

Skills

Physical Therapy

OASIS

Home Health

CPR

Communication

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Virginia Physical Therapy License

Approved PT program

Tools

EMR Systems

Documentation

Job description

Overview

The PT provides prescribed treatments of physical therapy that involves a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the client to his/her maximum rehabilitation potential.

Overview

The PT provides prescribed treatments of physical therapy that involves a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the client to his/her maximum rehabilitation potential.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level. This may include designated OASIS items for coordination of care among other disciplines.
• Performs direct therapeutic physical therapy services as planned by the Agency staff and certified by the client’s physician.
• Performs evaluation of equipment needs to increase functional level of clients.
• Assesses, reports, and records client’s status and progress to the physician and the Agency staff members. Performs interim evaluation, if necessary, for recertification. Evaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care.
• Teaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients to provide for a continuous physical therapy program.
• Consults with other Agency staff regarding goal setting and desired outcomes. Participates in clinical conferences and/or in-service programs to share with Agency staff in meeting rehabilitation goals. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.
• Delivers services to clients in accordance with accepted standards of treatment specifically effective for client conditions.
• Assists with the development, writing, and revision of the plan of care in collaboration with the Agency staff and the physician
• Consults with the Nurse Case Manager, Director of Professional Services, VP of Clinical Services, or designee regarding discharge planning with the client and caregiver. Notify the Agency of imminent discharge so proper notification can be mailed to the physician.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records in a prompt and comprehensive manner, documenting client limitations and progress.
• Develops and instructs Agency staff and caregivers in maintenance therapy programs as approved by the physician.
• Assumes responsibility for equipment signed out for client use.
• Evaluates designated OASIS items upon discharge from the services for coordination of care among other disciplines.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Physical Therapy License in Virginia.
• Has graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
• One-year clinical experience.
• Has current CPR certification.
• Has excellent communication, organizational, and human relations skills.
• Is able to function with minimal supervision.
• Is able to manage multiple projects/changing priorities.
• Is able to employ critical thinking skills

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CareRing Health, LLC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other classification protected by applicable law.