Therapy - PT

Cynet Health; Fort Dodge (IA); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Physical Therapist for home health in Fort Dodge, IA. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, serving patients in their homes with physician-directed plans of care.

The ideal candidate will have an accredited PT education, state licensure, and demonstrated ability to work independently within a collaborative care team, delivering quality patient-centered therapy and thorough documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist program.
• Basic knowledge of medications: administration, actions and side effects.
• Ability to perform home health PT assessments and treatments without direct supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative team skills.
• Maintains a reliable mode of transportation.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in the patient's residence.
• Contribute to the home health plan of care under physician direction.
• Deliver therapy interventions as established in the plan of care.
• Promote patient independence by teaching treatment and disease management.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of clinical records and time entries.
• Communicate with physicians and other health practitioners involved in the plan of care.
• Supervise home health aide and PT assistant staff.
• Participate in clinical review to monitor care quality.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Documentation

Home health knowledge

Job description

Therapy - PT

Profession: Physical Therapist

Specialty: Home Health

Duration: Full-time

Shift: Monday-Friday

Hours per Shift: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Experience: One year experience caring for a similar patient population

License: Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the applicable state

Certifications: Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the state

Must-Have:

Graduate of a Physical Therapist education program approved by a recognized accrediting bodyBasic knowledge of current, frequently used medications, including modes of administration, actions, and side effectsAbility to perform physical therapy assessment and treatment in the home setting without direct supervisionStrong interpersonal skillsAbility to work as a collaborative team memberAbility to understand and apply guidelines, policies, and proceduresMaintains a reliable mode of transportation

Description:The Physical Therapist uses clinical expertise, physical assessment, teaching, and skilled therapy interventions to deliver high-quality patient care in the patient's place of residence.The Physical Therapist develops or contributes to the development of the home health plan of care under the direction of the physician.The Physical Therapist facilitates appropriate interdisciplinary involvement to ensure the best outcomes for each patient.The Physical Therapist delivers therapy intervention and treatment directed by the physician as established in the home health plan of care.The Physical Therapist treats clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments and modalities.The Physical Therapist ensures quality and safe delivery of services to patients according to the care plan.The Physical Therapist promotes patient independence by teaching patients and family members about treatment and disease management.The Physical Therapist provides the services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care.The Physical Therapist develops and continually updates a plan of care that specifies the care and services required to meet patient-specific needs.The Physical Therapist assesses the need for plan of care updates during every visit and communicates plan revisions to patients and caregivers.The Physical Therapist maintains accurate and timely documentation of clinical records and time entries.The Physical Therapist communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners.The Physical Therapist identifies patient risks for hospitalization and proactively intervenes to prevent adverse events.The Physical Therapist supervises home health aide and physical therapy assistant staff and documents supervision in the patient medical record.The Physical Therapist delivers quality care and completes clear, concise, and accurate clinical documentation in accordance with home health conditions of participation.The Physical Therapist participates in clinical review of records to monitor quality and accuracy of care.