Job detail

Physical Therapist - Home Health - FT

Sky Lakes Medical Center

#Rehabilitation #Medical Records #Patient Care #Patient Safety #Physical Therapy #Home Health #DME #Clinical Documentation #Adaptive Equipment

Quick overview

Plans and administers physical therapy programs in patients' homes to restore function and prevent disability. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Care Aides while coordinating care with physicians and rehab staff.

Requirements summary

Requires a degree in Physical Therapy and current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist. Must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

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Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision, plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body parts. Delegates physical therapy treatment programs to Physical Therapy Assistant per department policy. Responsible for plan of care performed by Physical Therapy Assistant. Duties are performed within the patient’s home or place of residence and within the home health department

Qualifications

Required

Satisfactory completion of a Bachelors or Masters Degree from a Physical Therapy school or a Certificate Degree in Physical Therapy from a Physical Therapy School; Valid driver’s license and private vehicle or proof of reliable transportation with good driving record; Proof of current auto liability insurance for self or driver. Maintain professional appearance to assure patient confidence; and Excellent communication skills.

Preferred: 2 years therapy experience

Lic/Reg/Cert

Current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS Medium to high physical and mental demand capabilities required.
Must be able to physically maneuver through unpredictable and unalterable physical spaces and to be able to climb more than two flights of stairs.
Must be able to provide hands-on patient care and physically manipulate equipment.
Must be able to work independently with patients within individual private homes and residences and with coworkers.
Must be able to prioritize patient care needs and be able to give directions to other care providers.
Must be able to travel up to 150 miles per day in variable weather conditions.
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Essential job functions
Reviews patient’s medical record to determine precautions and confers with rehab staff and other involved home health to coordinate care and expedite patient’s recovery.
Gathers appropriate subjective information from the patient, evaluates patient using objective tests and measurements, interprets appropriate evaluation procedures and determines plan of care by end of work day.
Assesses patient for adaptive equipment needs, DME, and assesses home environment for safety.