EverTrue
Location
Brentwood, Missouri
Salary
$240 / HOUR
Provides direct physical therapy services to patients in their homes, including developing and implementing customized plans of care. Supervises physical therapy assistants and coordinates with an interdisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
Requires a valid state licensure as a Physical Therapist and current CPR certification. Candidates must be able to work independently and possess the physical strength to assist and transfer patients.
Summary: Provides direct physical therapy to patients in their residence. Receives a physician order for therapy and develops and implements plan of care. Provides direct supervision of qualified physical therapy assistant and evaluates effectiveness of services provided by the assistant. Adheres to the Code of Conduct and upholds the philosophy, vision, and core values of the organization and ensures the Christian Mission of EverTrue is realized so that “Older Adults Live Life to the Fullest”. Essential
1. Assesses patient functional ability and potential. May perform the initial comprehensive assessment in those instances when the doctor only orders physical therapy services 2. Completes PT evaluation to determine potential benefit from therapy and to establish an effective plan of treatment 3. Develops and implements medically prescribed PT plan of treatment 4. Prepares written plan of treatment for physician’s signature, including clinical procedures and modalities to be used with a specific emphasis on amount, frequency, and duration of treatment 5. Understands and interprets medical information from patient records and rest of interdisciplinary team 6. Establishes goals and discharge plans 7. Interprets and adapts physician orders for the home setting 8. Coordinates treatment plan with interdisciplinary team 9. Instructs and supervises Home Health support staff, such as HHA, who may carry out portion of patient care 10. Instructs and supervises PTA in provided services and evaluates performance and effectiveness and progress of services provided at least every 30 days 11. Instructs and supervises patient/caregiver/family member in aspects of PT to be carried out in the home independently 12. Accurately and completely documents each visit in a timely manner 13. Communicates with physician and interdisciplinary team all appropriate data and changes in patient condition, complications and additional needs 14. Orders and / or supervises ordering of specialized durable medical equipment 15. Attends and participates in case conference and agency in-service programs 16. PT will be required to be on call for weekends and holidays on a rotational basis Qualifications,
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities. Valid state licensure to work as a Physical Therapist Current CPR certification Ability to work independently Knowledge of Microsoft Office or equivalent programs Excellent customer service skills Excellent problem resolution skills Detail oriented and good organizational skills Physical Activities and Demands: The physical activities and demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job duties and responsibilities.
may be required to lift, transfer, physically assist patients to safely move from place to place in and around the patient’s home. Proper body mechanics are expected to be used to maintain clinician and patient safety throughout treatments.
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