Physical Therapist PRN PT

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas; Beaumont (TX); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 80.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Doctor's Choice Home Care & Hospice Texas in Beaumont, TX seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide home-based therapy on an intermittent basis under the direction of the Director of Nursing.

Responsibilities include developing and evaluating the plan of care with patients and families, supervising adjunct staff, and coordinating with physicians and other health professionals, with 100% travel required.

Qualifikationen

• Currently licensed in the state in which practicing.
• Two (2) years experience, home health preferred.
• CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service.
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency.
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and work with minimal supervision.
• Must have a current valid drivers license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation.
• 100% travel required.

Aufgaben

• Administers physical therapy to patients in their place of residence.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregiver(s).
• Participates in patient, caregiver, and family counseling and caregiver education.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as needed.
• Communicates with physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners.

Kenntnisse

CPR certified

Home health experience

Strong communication

Licensed PT

Ausbildung

Physical Therapy degree (PT)

High School Diploma or GED

Jobbeschreibung

Job Details

Job Location: Beaumont Branch - Beaumont, TX 77702. Position Type: Per Diem. Travel Percentage: Road Warrior. Job Shift: Day. Job Category: Therapy.

Summary of Essential Functions

A Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing. Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Participates in patient, caregiver, and family counseling and caregiver education. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as needed. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care. The Skilled Professional Staff whether direct employee of the Agency or under arrangement are expected to contribute to all phases of the QAPI program and participates in with ongoing interdisciplinary assessments of patients.

Qualifications

• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
• Two (2) years experience, home health preferred
• CPR certified with American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Strong communication skills, both oral and in writing, with excellent interpersonal skills
• Must demonstrate good customer relations skills and a commitment to providing quality service
• Acceptance and ability to demonstrate support the core values and goals of Agency
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility, initiative, and work with minimal supervision
• Must have a current valid drivers license, auto liability insurance and reliable transportation
• 100% travel required

Educational Requirements

High School Diploma or GED. Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and Physical Therapy Association.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

Works in patient homes and travels to/from patient homes. Requires considerable physical effort most of the day including kneeling, squatting, reaching, twisting, climbing, walking, exposure to temperature and humidity changes and maximal assist in lifting and/or transferring of a 100-pound patient. Must possess sight/hearing senses or use appropriate adaptive devices that will enable senses to function at a level required to meet the essential duties of the position. Must provide evidence of annual TB test and other state-required tests or examinations. Be able to tolerate exposure to elements including, but not limited to, odors, blood, body fluids and excrements, adverse environmental conditions and hazardous materials.