Physical Therapist Home Health

St. Luke’s Health Network, Inc.; Bethlehem (Northampton County); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

St. Luke's Health Network, Inc. is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide home health services in Bethlehem, PA.

You will evaluate patients, develop and implement plans of care, and deliver therapy in patients' residences while coordinating with an interdisciplinary team to maximize independence and comfort. Responsibilities include administering modalities, supervising assistants, documenting progress, and planning discharge in compliance with agency policies and regulatory

Formación

• Evaluates and treats patients per physician orders.
• Develops short and long-term goals for therapy.
• Documents progress and updates plans of care.
• Coordinates with Rehab Program Manager and healthcare team.

Responsabilidades

• Performs initial evaluation to identify deficits and establish a treatment plan.
• Treats patients with exercises, massage, heat/cold to relieve pain and restore function.
• Directs active and passive exercises including gait and ADLs.
• Uses modalities such as ultrasound and thermal therapy.
• Arranges outpatient therapy when home-based procedures are not feasible.
• Observes patient response and communicates changes to physician.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants as required.
• Instructs patients and families on equipment use and home care.
• Plans discharge and ensures safe transition from home care.

Conocimientos

Initial evaluation

Plan of treatment

Therapeutic exercises

Gait training

ADL training

Team collaboration

Documentation

Discharge planning

Educación

Physical Therapy degree

CPR certification

Descripción del empleo

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

The Physical Therapist Home Health works collaboratively with other members of the interdisciplinary team to assure delivery of the high quality physical therapy services in accordance with physician's orders and with the agency's programs and policies. Services are provided in the patient's place of residence.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs initial evaluation to identify functional deficits, establishes Plan of Treatment in consultation with the physician including short and long-term goals.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore functions, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as therapeutic exercises, massage, dry and moist heat.
• Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercises, muscle reeducation, gait, and functional training, activities of daily living including transfer activities and prosthetic training.
• Makes use of Physical Therapy modalities such as but not limited to, low voltage generators and ultrasonic machines, heat and cold.
• Arranges for the provision of outpatient therapy services for procedures unable to be completed in the home.
• Observes, records and reports patient's response to treatment and any changes in patient's condition to physician.
• Communicates with the Rehab Program Manager, Patient Care Manager, Clinical Coordinator and appropriate staff in order to plan total patient and family care. Confers with other disciplines as appropriate in planning rehabilitation for the patient.
• Records reflect the family oriented approach. Documentation is timely, accurate, legible and in compliance with agency policy and directives. Records made clear the goals and plans made with the patient and/or family.
• Evaluates and documents the effectiveness and outcomes of care on an ongoing basis and makes revisions as needed.
• Plans discharge as appropriate.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants as required by regulation.
• Instructs other health team personnel when appropriate, in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient includes patient and family members.
• Instructs patient in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, walkers, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices. Facilitates provision of equipment as needed.
• Provides orientation and supervision in Physical Therapy skills in home care to P.T. students from any accredited physical therapy program.
• Provides orientation to new orientees related to physical therapy scope of practice.
• Participates in patient-centered unit meetings.
• Uses own transportation to provide care at patient's residence: Must have and maintain valid PA or NJ Driver's License; Must have and maintain a good driving record accepted by the Network insurance carrier; Must have and maintain motor vehicle insurance with the minimum requirements established by PA or NJ; Must obey and adhere to all motor vehicle regulations and laws while operating vehicle; Must perform routine maintenance on vehicle.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time. Be able to tolerate standing for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively.
• Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines.
• Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 300 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Must have the ability to frequently stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level.
• Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture and skin temperature.
• Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation and ability to hear call bells.
• Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

EDUCATION:

A graduate of a program approved by the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American P.T. Association or its equivalent and by the State required.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

One or two years experience under a qualified registered Physical Therapy Supervisor preferred. CPR certification required.