Physical Therapist

Home Recovery-HomeAid, Inc; Stafford (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Recovery-HomeAid, Inc in Stafford, Virginia is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide treatments that restore clients to their maximum rehabilitation potential. Responsibilities include performing assessments, delivering therapies, and consulting with staff on care plans. The ideal candidate will hold a current Virginia Physical Therapy License, have excellent communication skills, and one year of clinical experience. This role requires a collaborative approach in a home health setting, focusing on improving clients' functional levels.

Qualifications

• One-year clinical experience required.
• Ability to function with minimal supervision.
• Experience managing multiple projects and changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments.
• Deliver services according to accepted standards for client conditions.
• Consult with other staff regarding goal setting and desired outcomes.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Human relations skills

Critical thinking

Education

Graduated from an approved physical therapy program

Current Physical Therapy License in Virginia

Current CPR certification

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for a Physical Therapist to provide 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.