Physical Therapist

CareRing Health; Washington (District of Columbia); Sur place; USD 75 000 - 95 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CareRing Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide prescribed therapy; assess patients, plan care with physician input, and supervise home health staff to ensure continuity of therapy.

The role requires a valid PT license, CPR certification, and at least one year of clinical experience. You will contribute to coordinated care and maintain detailed records while supporting discharge planning and equipment needs.

Qualifications

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

Responsabilités

• Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level.
• 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.
• Teaches and supervises nurses, home health aides, caregivers, and clients to provide for a continuous physical therapy program.
• Delivers services to clients in accordance with accepted standards of treatment.
• Maintains appropriate clinical records in a prompt and comprehensive manner.
• Develops and instructs Agency staff and caregivers in maintenance therapy programs as approved by the physician.

Connaissances

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Minimal supervision capability

Multitasking

Critical thinking

CPR certification

Formation

Graduated from an approved physical therapy program

Description du poste

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

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