Physical therapist

Job summary

A Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor. This is an in-person role only.

AREAS

• Thorton
• Brighton
• Aurora
• Longmont
• Commerce City

Qualifications

• 1.
• Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
• 2.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• 3.
• Two (2) years experience, preferred.
• 4.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of the Agency.
• 5.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Line of authority: Reports to the Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/ Therapy Supervisor

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Assists the physician or intermediate care provider in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
• 2.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• 3.
• Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.
• 4.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• 5.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• 6.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• 7.
• Directs and supervises assistant (PTA, HHA) personnel as required.
• 8.
• Completes initial history and evaluation visit, notifies physician of patient needs and submits plan of care and orders for physician approval.
• 9.
• Performs all skilled physical therapy procedures as ordered by physician.
• 10.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
• 11.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
• 12.
• Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
• 13.
• Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• 14.
• Supervises the PTA every 30-days and HHA (per requirements) as assigned.
• 15.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
• 16.
• Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 diagnoses and codes.
• 17.
• Directs and supervises performance of PTA and HHA as indicated.
• 18.
• Completes a discharge summary upon completion of therapy services.
• 19.
• Completes a recertification for physician every 60 days if further treatment is to be continued.
• 20.
• Instruction to patient/family in home program with documentation in medical record notes.
• 21.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
• 22.
• Prepares and submits patient evaluations, clinical and progress notes in a timely manner as outlined in Agency policy.

Working environment

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job relationship

Supervised by: Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/Therapy

Supervisor/Peer PT

Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as

assigned

Compensation negotiable based on experience. Base hourly rate for meetings and visits paid per visit.