PRN Physical Therapist

Abundant Home Health, LLC; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Abundant Home Health, LLC seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans for home health clients. The role involves traveling to patients' homes in the Arlington area and coordinating with families and caregivers to restore or maintain well-being.

You will document clinical notes, revise the plan of care based on assessments, supervise PT aides, and ensure infection control and safety during home visits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved program.
• Current State Licensure as a Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Coordinate care with patients, families and caregivers.
• Document clinical notes and revise plan of care as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

CPR

Hand-eye coordination

Infection control

Education

BS in Physical Therapy

Tools

OASIS assessments

Therapy equipment

Job description

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/clientwell being. Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on themedical 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 LicenseExperience: 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 insuranceEnvironmental and Working Conditions:Works in a health care facility or patients'/clients' homes in various conditions; possibleexposure 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 walkingrequired. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient/clientneeds and to meet patient/client and family individualized psycho-social needs. Requires hand-eyecoordination and annual dexterity.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 care 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 orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.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.