Physical Therapist

Experience

Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute setting is required; Home care experience is desired.

Skills

Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions; knowledgeable on therapy best practices.

Judgment

• Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments and handle situations with the best possible solution.
• Work
• Ethic: Detail-oriented, observant, disciplined, and able to prioritize.

Logistics

• Valid driver’s license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
• MAJOR
• AREAS
• OF
• RESPONSIBILITY: Patient Care & Treatment Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means (exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.). Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress. Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients and teaching preventative measures. Arranges for outpatient services that cannot be given in the patient’s home. Planning & Assessment Performs OASIS assessments to develop individualized plans of care. Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral. Evaluates and adjusts the POC based on patient response to treatment. Family & Team Communication Counsels and instructs patient/family on disease/injury management and equipment use (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.). Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for equipment via DME department/MSW. Oversees and supervises therapy services provided by PTAs and nurse assistants. Communicates with schedulers, PTAs, and nurse aides regarding results and changes. Compliance & Administration Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines. Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education. Participates in on-call requirements, case conferences, and mandatory meetings. Maintains a professional appearance and practices agency policies. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit. Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
• Documentation
• Timelines:
• Subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits: Within 24 hours.
• Start of care visits: Within 48 hours. Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice.
• HEALTH
• Qualifications:
• Health
• Requirements: Must meet all physical position requirements. Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray.

Safety

Must be free of conditions that restrict ability to perform job functions; risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens exists. Physical Demands Constantly (66%-100%): Reading/Writing/Speaking English, Computer/PDA usage, Hearing/Seeing, Talking, Stretching/Reaching, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Standing. Frequently (34%-66%): Driving, Lifting up to 50 lbs. (with or without assistance), Climbing, Stooping, Hand/finger dexterity. Occasionally (2%-33%): Distinguish smell/taste. #INDKHC9 We’ll help you put your passion for patient care to work. Apply today! This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. ASHN will never ask, nor require a candidate to provide money for work equipment and network access during the application process. If you become aware of any instances where you as a candidate are asked to provide information and do not believe it is a legitimate request from Humana or affiliate, please contact jennifer.sanchez@ashealthnet.com to validate the request Alternate Solutions Health Network collaborates with health systems in joint venture partnerships to create a post-acute care solution to deliver efficient centralized operations that is patient focused. Our company has been dedicated, since the very beginning, to transforming the quality of care for our team and our patients.