PRN Physical Therapist

All The Best Wound Care; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 69,000; Part time

Job summary

All The Best Wound Care is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide coordinated patient care in home health and clinic settings in Arlington, TX. The role involves planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being and coordinating care with the health team.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Physical Therapy, state licensure, and may have one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved program.
• Current State Licence as a Physical Therapist; valid driver’s license if required.
• One year of experience in acute care, rehab, or home health preferred.
• Therapy skills per standard practices; good interpersonal skills; CPR certification; knowledge of durable medical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing clinical assessment and plan care in partnership with patients.
• Develop and evaluate the plan of care with patient, representative, and caregiver.
• Document clinical notes and revise the plan based on evaluation data.
• Provide services ordered by physicians and supervise other team members when applicable.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions in patient activities.
• Support and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques and equipment use.
• Maintain professional growth and participate in QAPI programs.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR

DME knowledge

Education

BS in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: 2233 AVENUE J SUITE 107 - ARLINGTON, TX, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed

A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients/clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain patient/client well being. Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Participates in the coordination of care.

Job Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.
• Li-censure: Current State Licence as a Physical Therapist, or if license does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(h); current Driver's License
• Experience: One year experience: as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting or home health preferred.
• Skills: Therapy skills as d!fined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. Proof of current CPR. Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance
• Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a health care facility or patients'/clients' homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.
• Physical and Mental Effort: Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psycho-social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and annual dexterity.

Qualifications

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to identify patient/client needs and determine level of functioning and appropriateness of patient/client for home care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of,:are in partnership with the patient/client, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Documents, prepares and complete$ clinical notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Provides services that are ordered by, the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient/client care that is consistent with patients'/clients' needs.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient/client activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients/clients. Provides supervision and guidance to physic&,: therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orth…
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• Assists and instructs patients/clients and their families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient/client abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such ::c;:s walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients'/clients' diagnoses and needs.
• Uses effective interpersonal relation and communication skills.
• Provides patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient/client and caregiver education.
• Promotes the Agency philosophy an l administrative policies.
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth and competency. Participates in the Agency's QAPI program.
• Participates in Agency-sponsored in,service training.