Physical Therapist

Home Recovery-HomeAid, Inc; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Home Recovery-HomeAid, Inc is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide prescribed treatments in home health settings in the Washington, D.C. area.

You will perform initial and ongoing PT assessments, deliver direct therapeutic services, educate caregivers, and collaborate with physicians to achieve rehabilitation goals while maintaining thorough clinical records and coordinating discharge planning.

Eligible candidates may receive a $7,500 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Physical Therapy License.
• Graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
• One year of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal 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 PT assessments to determine functional level.
• Provides direct therapeutic PT services as planned with physician approval.
• Assesses equipment needs to increase functional level.
• Documents client status and progress for physicians and staff.
• Teaches and supervises nurses, aides, and clients for ongoing therapy.
• Collaborates with staff to set goals and plan discharge.
• Delivers services per accepted standards of treatment.
• Contributes to plan of care development with staff and physician.
• Notifies discharge plans and documents appropriately.
• Maintains comprehensive clinical records.
• Develops maintenance therapy programs for clients.
• Manages equipment signed out for client use.
• Evaluates outcomes at discharge for coordination of care.

Skills

Licensing as Physical Therapist

CPR certification

Communication skills

Organization skills

Independent work ability

Education

Physical Therapy Degree (DPT or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

We are 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.

Overview

We are 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.

$7500 Sign On Bonus!!

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.
• 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

Home Recovery Home Aid 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.