Physical Therapy

Deercreekseniorliving; Abilene (TX); Vor Ort; USD 70.000 - 90.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a licensed physical therapist to provide services within home health and related settings across the Abilene area.

The role involves collaborating with patients, families, and care teams to implement and adjust individualized plans of care. Responsibilities include assessment, treatment, patient and caregiver education, documentation, and communication with the physician and other health professionals.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state.
• CAPTE-accredited degree (baccalaureate or master’s) in physical therapy.
• Two years of experience as a physical therapist; home health preferred.
• Must have CPR certification and valid driver’s license with access to a vehicle.

Aufgaben

• Assesses and develops the plan of care with patient, representative, and caregiver(s).
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Documents clinical notes and progress summaries tied to goals.
• Communicates with physician and other health care professionals regarding plan of care.
• Delivers PT services per physician’s plan; evaluates status, mobility, ROM, and rehab potential.
• Trains patient and family in device use; participates in discharge planning.

Kenntnisse

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Ausbildung

CAPTE-accredited PT degree (bachelor's or master's)

Licensed PT in state

Jobbeschreibung

The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);
2. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;
3. Provides patient and caregiver education;
4. Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals;
5. Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care; Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to: Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab. Directing physical therapy treatment. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances. Determining priority needs for physical therapy Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition. Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary. Participates in discharge planning for patient. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed. Participates in peer consultation process. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
6. Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
• Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
• Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Home health care and hospice require experienced and specially trained professionals. We have that. And we also have a proven approach to care defined by truly caring professionals. Yet that alone is not how we are different. You see, we believe…and we seek every day…heartfelt ways to be kinder. Day by day, with every patient, no matter how complex or simple the medical issue at hand, we simply have found …It's Better to be Kinder!

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.