Physical Therapist

Alternate Solutions Health Network; Fairview Park (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternate Solutions Homecare Cleveland partners with Alternate Solutions Health Network and seeks a Physical Therapist I to deliver skilled home health services in patient homes. The role emphasizes education for patients and families, documentation accuracy, and adherence to regulatory requirements.

The PT will perform assessments, develop plans of care, and coordinate with the care team to promote safe transitions and ongoing recovery in a home setting.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapist license in the state of employment.
• Ability to communicate clearly with patients and families.
• Knowledgeable in therapy best practices and clinical decision making.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement and adjust patient plans of care.
• Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and auto insurance in your name.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy in patient homes as ordered by physician.
• Observe, record, and report patient progress to physician and agency staff.
• Perform OASIS assessments to develop individualized care plans.
• Develop and modify plans of care to meet patient needs.
• Treat patients to relieve pain and restore function using therapeutic modalities.
• Coordinate services provided in outpatient settings when needed.
• Counsel patients and families on disease, injury management, and therapy plan.
• Ensure documentation complies with agency policies and Medicare guidelines.

Skills

Licensed PT

Home health

Communication

Driver's license

Education

Licensed PT in state

Job description

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

Agency: Southwest General Home Health

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:30-5:00pm.

On Call Requirements: One Saturday per month

Territory: Chagrin Hills, Chardon, Chesterlind, Gate Mills. Mentor, Novelty, Painesville, Wickliffe, Willoughby, Willowick, Cleveland, Euclid, Beachwood, Lynhyrst, Highland Heights/Richmond Heights.

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist I (PT) provides comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. The PT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The PT I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
• Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
• Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
• Develops plan of care
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
• Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient’s home
• Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
• Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy
• Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
• Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
• Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSW
• Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
• Listens to patient and family members
• Oversees and supervises therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants
• Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.
• Communicates with the PTAs and home health aides on supervisory visit results
• Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
• Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
• Completes chart audits at agency site location as requested
• Maintains active PT license in state of employment
• Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
• Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
• Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
• Participates in orientation/training of new employees
• Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
• Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
• Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
• Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
• Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
• Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute setting is required. Home care experience is desired.
• Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
• Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
• Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
• Detail-oriented and observant.
• Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.

EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS

Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Knowledge Reading, Speaking, Writing English - Constantly 66%-100%
• Communications Skills - Constantly 66%-100%
• Computers / PDA - Constantly 66%-100%
• Physical Walking - Constantly 66%-100%
• Bending - Constantly 66%-100%
• Standing - Constantly 66%-100%
• Sitting - Constantly 66%-100%
• Driving - Frequently 34%-66%
• Lifting up to 50 lbs. with or without assistance - Frequently 34%-66%
• Stretching/Reaching - Constantly 66%-100%
• Climbing - Frequently 34%-66%
• Hand/finger dexterity - Frequently 34%-66%
• Stooping (bend at waist) - Frequently 34%-66%
• Sensory Activities Distinguish smell/temperature - Occasionally 2%-33%
• Hearing/Seeing - Constantly 66%-100%
• Talking in person - Constantly 66%-100%
• Talking on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
• Hearing in person - Constantly 66%-100%
• Hearing on the telephone - Constantly 66%-100%
• Vision for close work - Constantly 66%-100%

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Alternate Solutions Homecare Cleveland is a partner with Alternate Solutions Health Network.

Post-acute care is at the center of improving health outcomes. We care for patients where they spend the majority of their time - in their homes. This privileged position allows us to see things that are invisible to a patient’s primary care or hospital physician, and to deliver the best possible care tailored to each patient’s setting. As the healthcare industry continues to evolve away from hospital-centric care, our work, caring for patients in their homes becomes more important than ever. Our success helping patients recover comes from engaging with them. We start at the facility bedside and coordinate each patient's transition back to their home, ensuring a smooth transition and that their care plan is right for them. We support complex, high-acuity, medically-at-risk aging patients. This is the most challenging group of individuals to serve, and we find it the most rewarding. And we do this all in partnership with health systems. Together we create a seamless care environment that enables patients to receive excellent care in the setting that best meets their needs.