Physical Therapist - Home Care Services
Confluence Health·Chelan County, Washington
Confluence Health·Chelan County, Washington
The Physical Therapist provides home care and hospice services, including evaluating patient functional status and developing personalized plans of care. They administer skilled interventions and coordinate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure effective rehabilitation and palliative care.
$43.36 - $67.84 Overview
Located in the heart of Washington, we enjoy open skies, snow-capped mountains, and the lakes and rivers of the high desert.
We are the proud home of orchards, farms, and small communities.
Confluence Health actively supports the communities we serve and their quality of life through our community support program and through our individual efforts as involved community members.
Pool Employees of Confluence Health receive a range of benefits in addition to compensation.
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Evaluates the patient's rehab potential, functional status (strength, mobility, gait, ROM, endurance, pain), home environment, DME needs, need for community resources and home health/hospice services through skilled observation and by administering age-specific tests.
Interprets evaluation and test results and develops a plan of care with patient specific physical therapy goals to help patients develop, regain or maintain their ability to perform functional mobility and activity in their home environment and community.
Administers skilled treatment interventions as prescribed by the physician that may include but are not limited to utilization of therapeutic exercises/activities, modalities, recommendation of adaptive equipment /orthotics and assistive devices, instructing the patient/family in preventative and rehabilitative home programs to be continued in the therapist’s absence, when indicated.
Reassesses the status of the patient’s functional ability and the effectiveness of the physical therapy plan of care and makes appropriate revisions with the physician’s approval.
Coordinates the delivery of physical therapy services with nursing, social work, aide, therapy, equipment suppliers, community resources and transitions of care which results in effective utilization of resources and timely attainment of achievable rehabilitation and/or palliative care goals.
Participates in weekly interdisciplinary team meetings and agency meetings as assigned.
Records, and reports to physician, the patient’s reaction to treatment, any changes in the patient’s condition, suggested changes in the patient’s orders and implementation of discharge planning procedures.
Maintains documentation of evaluation, reassessment, subsequent visits, coordination of care, discharge or transfer summaries and other clinical record documentation in the electronic medical record.
Instructs and supervises other health team members in physical therapy procedures and techniques performed as an adjunct to the regular physical therapy plan of care.
Required to maintain current BLS certification.
Other duties as assigned.
Demonstrate Standards of Behavior and adhere to the Code of Conduct in all aspects of job performance at all times.
BS degree from an CAPTE accredited school Must be licensed to practice physical therapy in Washington State.
Functionally able to listen, read, speak and write using English language. Functional hearing and visual acuity sufficient to detect changes in patient conditions and perform assessments. Effective interpersonal skills. Demonstrates ability to work in collaboration with health team members. Must possess basic computer/electronic device skills related to Windows and app navigation, mouse and screen usage, keyboarding, email communication and password management. Current, valid driver's license and access to an insured vehicle with the minimum coverage by law.
One (1) year of recent physical therapy experience Previous homecare, acute care or skilled nursing experience.
O = Occasional, represents 1 to 25% or up to 30 minutes in a 2 hour workday. F = Frequent, represents 26 to 50% or up to 1 hour of a 2 hour workday. C = Continuous, represents 51% to 100% or up to 2 hours of a 2 hour workday.
FLSA: Non-Exempt Hourly/Salary: Hourly Physical Exposures For This Position: Unprotected Heights - No Heat - Yes Cold - Yes Mechanical Hazards - Yes Hazardous Substances - Yes Blood Borne Pathogens Exposure Potential - Yes Lighting – Bright Lighting - Dim Noise - No Ionizing/Non-Ionizing Radiation – No Infectious Diseases - Yes
Candidates must hold a BS degree from a CAPTE accredited school and be licensed to practice physical therapy in Washington State. A valid driver's license, insured vehicle, and current BLS certification are also required.
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