Physical Therapist Sign-on Bonus

CareRing Health, LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

CareRing Health, LLC in Washington, DC is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide prescribed treatments and modalities to restore clients to their maximum rehabilitation potential.

Responsibilities include PT assessments, direct therapy services, caregiver education, and coordination with physicians. A $7,500 sign-on bonus is offered; strong teamwork and documentation are required to support discharge planning and care continuity.

Qualifications

• Holds a current Physical Therapy License.
• Graduated from an approved physical therapy program.
• One year of clinical experience.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and ongoing physical therapy assessments to determine client functional level.
• Provides direct therapeutic physical therapy services as planned by the Agency staff and physician.
• Evaluates equipment needs to increase functional level.
• Documents client status and progress for physicians and Agency staff; performs interim evaluations if needed.
• Teaches and supervises nurses, aides, caregivers and clients in maintenance therapy.
• Collaborates with Agency staff on goals and outcomes; shares in conferences and trainings.
• Delivers treatments in accordance with accepted standards for client conditions.
• Contributes to plan of care development with Agency staff and physicians.
• Coordinates discharge planning with Nurse Case Manager and other stakeholders.
• Maintains timely, comprehensive clinical records.
• Develops and instructs staff in maintenance therapy programs; manages equipment.

Skills

PT License

CPR Certification

Communication

Organizational Skills

Multitasking

Critical Thinking

Education

Approved Physical Therapy Program

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.

$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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