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(PRN) Physical Therapist (South Dallas) ProHealth Home Health

Part-time

ProHealth Home Health & Hospice

Waxahachie, TXPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 1mo agoChecked 1w ago
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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Waxahachie, TX
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Licensed In State(s) Of Practice

Job overview

ProHealth Home Health & Hospice is hiring a (PRN) Physical Therapist (South Dallas) ProHealth Home Health. A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This role involves working under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor, in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care. The therapist will focus on improving or minimizing residual physical disabilities and returning patients to an optimum level of function.

Key focus areas include Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures, Provide physician prescribed physical therapy, and Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.

Successful candidates bring Graduate From PT Curriculum, State Licensure, and Acceptance Of Agency Philosophy. Important skills include Initiative, Independent Judgment, Patient Care Planning, Directing Personnel, Supervising Personnel, and Taking Initial History.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

InitiativeIndependent JudgmentPatient Care PlanningDirecting PersonnelSupervising PersonnelTaking Initial HistoryInitial EvaluationSkilled ProceduresConsulting With PhysiciansWriting ReportsInstructing PatientsInstructing FamilyIn-Home ProgramsActivities of Daily LivingPresenting in-Service ProgramsQuality AssessmentPerformance ImprovementPreparing Clinical NotesPreparing Progress NotesEvaluating Level of FunctionDeveloping Plan of CareConsulting With FamilyConsulting With Agency PersonnelOASIS AssessmentsOASIS ReassessmentsOASIS TransfersOASIS Resumptions of CareOASIS DischargesOASIS Significant Change in ConditionICD-10 CodesPhysical ActivityHeavy LiftingExtensive BendingExtensive LiftingExtensive Standing

Qualifications

Graduate From Physical Therapist Curriculum Approved by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy EducationGraduate From Physical Therapist Curriculum Approved by American Physical Therapy AssociationLicensed in State(S) of Practice2 Years Experience

Full job description

Registered Physical Therapist (PT)

JOB SUMMARY :

A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS :

  1. Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.

  2. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

  3. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

  4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

  5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

  1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

  2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.

  3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

  4. Returns the individual to an optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.

  5. Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.

  6. Directs and supervises personnel as required.

  7. Takes initial history and makes an initial evaluation.

  8. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by a physician.

  9. Consults with physicians regarding the change in treatment.

  10. Writes reports to physicians regarding the patient’s progress.

  11. Instructs patients and family/significant others in-home programs and activities of daily living.

  12. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.

  13. Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.

  14. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.

  15. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

  16. Assists physician with evaluating the level of function.

  17. Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.

  18. Consults with family and Agency personnel.

  19. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

  20. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT :

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS :

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

  • Ability to participate in physical activity.

  • Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.

  • Heavy lifting.

  • Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

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