Home Care - Physical Therapist I

• Summary
• Sign on bonus may be available for qualified candidates
• Competitive Wages
• Benefit package for eligible employees
• Position is for the Isabella/Gratiot area This position delegates responsibility to the Physical Therapist Assistant and Aides. Activities of this position are patient focused and utilize assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation in accordance with physical therapy standards, physician orders, and governing policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• (20%)
• Evaluates the patients function by performing formal/informal testing measures to determine the skeletal, neurological, respiratory, and cardiovascular status. (20%)
• Develops a goal specific treatment regime based on assessment data and the patients tolerance to carry-out the treatment plan as prescribed. (20%)
• Submits a written treatment regime to be included as part of the plan of treatment authorized by and coordinated with the physician. Updates plan of care as needed to reflect changes in patient status. Co-signs verbal orders received by physical therapist assistant as necessary. (20%)
• Devises a schedule of treatment, which is frequency and duration specific to be discussed with patient/family/caregiver and coordinated with clinical support staff. (20%)
• Educates patient, family, and/or caregiver regarding pathology or condition, patient alternatives, prognosis, and rationale for treatment through forms of rest, exercise, modalities, and other indicated interventions. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Provides supervision for Physical Therapist Assistants, Physical Therapy Aides, Home Health Aides and students per affiliate and regulatory standards. Adapts clinical treatment techniques and procedures to the home environment. Recommends adaptive/supportive equipment based on assessment; contacts appropriate representative and/or supplier to place order and assists in securing equipment for patient. Documents the patient/family/caregiver response to treatment and changes in patient condition per affiliate documentation policies and/or standards and in compliance with regulatory agencies. Completes daily documentation necessary for billing procedures per affiliate policy and in compliance with regulatory agencies. Provides treatment intervention and demonstrates competence to facilitate or restore optimal functioning specific to therapists patient care area. Educates patient/family/caregiver in home education program using relevant and effective teaching methods. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication with all internal and external customers to maximize quality of patient care including coordination with interdisciplinary team members. Promotes education and development among staff, students, and other health care providers using relevant and effective teaching methods. Promotes process improvement. Assists with program development, Participates in team conferences and interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate. Promote physical therapy within MyMichigan Health and service area, participating in and providing community education. Function as case manager for assigned cases. Demonstrates commitment to MyMichigan Health and specific affiliate mission as evidenced by customer service, quality of service, and teamwork. Maintains confidentiality of patient and affiliate information in accordance with MyMichigan Health and affiliate policies and procedures. In summary: Participation in the patients coordination of care. Ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patients. Development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and the caregiver (s). Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated on the plan of care. Conducts patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education. Prepares clinical notes in a timely manner. Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as needed) related to the current plan on care. Participates in the organizations quality assessment and performance improvement program. Participates in organization sponsored in-service training. Other duties as assigned. MyMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.