Physical Therapist

Essential Functions

• Complete an initial comprehensive (if HH includes OASIS) and accurate assessment of patient and family to determine home health needs.
• Develop an individualized care plan, which establishes measurable goals based on the therapy assessment including the patient’s functional abilities and limitations, rehab potential, and the patient’s diagnosis.
• Collaborate with the patient/family and physician in the planning process.
• Make necessary revisions to the care plan as patient status and needs change and update the physician as appropriate.
• Identify patient family needs for other home health services as necessary.
• Initiate appropriate preventative and rehabilitation treatment and procedures.
• Provide physical therapy instructions and HEP education to patient/family/caregivers as appropriate. Adapt teaching styles to meet patient and family needs.
• Actively promote and participate in Fall Intervention Program for patients.
• Ensure that arrangements for equipment and other necessary items and services are available and provided.
• Identify discharge-planning needs as part of the care plan development and implement prior to discharge of patient.
• Delegate appropriate plan of care to licensed physical therapist assistant. Supervise licensed physical therapist assistant at least every 60 days and more frequently as stability of patient condition/progress warrants.
• Develop, monitor and update the Home Health Aide Plan of care as necessary.
• Instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care provided every 14 days.
• Communicate and update the patients plan of care if needed when patient status changes.
• Communicate with the physician regarding the patient’s needs, and report changes in the patient’s condition; obtain/receive physician’s orders as required.
• Communicate and coordinate with all members of the healthcare team to coordinate the care plan including community resources.
• Attend staff meetings, case conferences and IDT as required.
• Adhere to the PIC mission and values. Support the organization.

Work Environment

• May be exposed to infections and contagious diseases. Contact with patients under wide variety of circumstances.
• May be exposed to/occasionally exposed to patient elements. Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• Handles emergency or crisis situations.
• OSHA exposure category 1: Position includes tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues.
• Required
• Personal
• Protective
• Equipment as conditions warrant: Gloves, gown, mask, mask with shield, goggles, shoe covers, bouffant cap.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• A degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Ability to pass a background test, drug screen, and TB test.
• Valid CPR Certification.
• Current automobile insurance, valid Oregon driver’s license, and reliable transportation.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Compassion, empathy, and dedication to patient care.