Physical Therapist

CareRing Health, LLC; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRing Health, LLC in Virginia seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide prescribed therapies in home health settings, assessing and treating clients to maximize rehabilitation potential.

You will collaborate with physicians and Agency staff, educate family caregivers, and document progress while maintaining compliance with standards.

This role requires clinical agility, the ability to manage multiple cases, and a commitment to patient-centered care.

Qualifications

• Holds a Virginia Physical Therapy license.
• Graduate of an approved physical therapy program.
• One year of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Able to function with minimal supervision.
• Able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing PT assessments to determine client functional level.
• Performs direct therapeutic physical therapy services as prescribed by physician.
• Evaluates equipment needs to increase client function.
• Records client status and progress for physician and staff.
• Educates and supervises nurses, aides, caregivers, and clients in therapy plans.
• Consults with staff on goal setting and outcomes; participates in clinical conferences.
• Delivers PT services per accepted standards for client conditions.
• Develops and revises care plans with physician input; coordinates discharge planning.

Skills

Virginia license

Clinical experience

CPR certification

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Critical thinking

Minimal supervision

Education

Approved Physical Therapy program

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.

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.