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Altoona, Pennsylvania
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The Physical Therapist will evaluate, plan, and treat patients using physical therapy techniques within the home setting, establishing plans of care in collaboration with physicians and patients. Responsibilities also include maintaining accurate documentation, participating in on-call coverage, and supervising Physical Therapy Assistants according to state guidelines.
Candidates must graduate from an approved physical therapy curriculum or meet specific alternative experience/licensure criteria, and possess a minimum of one year of clinical experience to practice without supervision (or less if supervised). Required credentials include a Physical Therapist license, Basic Life Support/CPR certification, Driver's License, and successful completion of Act 33, Act 34, and OAPSA clearances.
Standard ResponsibilitiesPerforms in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.Performs other duties as assigned.*Indicates a non-essential job responsibility. Attends compliance training and adheres to the organization standards of conduct, policies and procedures. Focuses on customer service and continually strives to perform the duties of their job in a manner that will result in optimal satisfaction. Identifies, develops and participates in process improvement opportunities within the home health agency that will enhance the quality of services we provide. Performs duties and job responsibilities in a fashion which coincides with the service management philosophy of UPMC Home Healthcare towards patients, visitors, staff, peers, physicians and other departments within the organization. Continually develops professional skills by assuming responsibility for on-going continuing education. Participates in on-call coverage rotation for the agency. Assigns and supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant according to the guidelines of the State Board of Physical Therapy. Advises and consults with the family, inter-intradisciplinary team members, physicians and other professionals, as appropriate, to ensure optimal patient care. Data syncs (transmits) information same day. Maintains and completes all documentation promptly and accurately including visit assessment, OASIS, 485 and Verbal Orders on the laptop device or in written documentation while in the patient's home and within the agency and regulatory standards. Establishes the plan of care in collaboration with the physician, patient and UM professional in accordance with the physician orders and patient needs and follows the admission process. Evaluates, plans and treats patients in an effective physical therapy program utilizing diagnostic, muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability testing within the standards of Physical Therapy Practice. Makes recommendations and orders necessary DME when indicated.
Licensure/Certification:Basic Life Support OR Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation EditPhysical TherapistLic/Cert CommentsCPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Automotive Insurance Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Driver's License Physical Therapist (PT) Act 33 Act 34 OAPSA
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
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