Physical Therapist

DeKalb Health; West Bloomfield Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb Health is seeking a Registered Physical Therapist to administer home-based physical therapy per physician orders and plan of care, under the supervision of the Director of Clinical Services. The role emphasizes travel to patient homes and coordination with a broader care team.

Required licensure in the state and a PT degree, with two years' experience preferred. This position involves independent judgment and adherence to agency policies while improving patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by relevant associations.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) where practicing.
• Two years experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides physician prescribed physical therapy in patients' homes.
• Adheres to policies and plan of care under supervision.
• Implements treatment to improve or minimize disability and restore function.
• Communicates progress and plans with physicians and care team.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments and related documentation.
• Travels to patient homes and collaborates with family and care staff.

Education

Licensed Physical Therapist

Job description

• Location 7125 Orchard Lake Rd,Suite 222,West Bloomfield, MI, 48322,United States
• Job Category Home Health, Resident Care
• Employee Type Per Visit
• Required Degree 4 Year Degree
• Manage Others Yes

A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittentbasis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and planof care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/NursingSupervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 1. Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American MedicalAssociation, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and AmericanPhysical Therapy Association.
• 2. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• 3. Two (2) years experience, preferred.
• 4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• 5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• 2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
• 3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• 4. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.
• 5. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• 6. Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• 7. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
• 8. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
• 9. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
• 10. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
• 11. Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
• 12. Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
• 13. Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• 14. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled. I 5. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• 16. Assists physician with evaluating level of function.
• I 7. Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
• 18. Consults with family and Agency personnel. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, dischargesand significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
• 20. Appropriately utilizes ICD-9 codes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIP

• 1. Supervised by:Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor
• 2. Workers Supervised:Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

RISK EXPOSURE

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perfonn the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical
• activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.