What are the responsibilities and job description for the Per Diem Physical Therapist position at Activa Home Health?
If you're a Physical Therapist and want to be part of a growing company with an extremely bright future and have a commitment to providing the highest quality of care to patients, we would love the opportunity to hear from you! You will work alongside fellow Professionals to help our clients live their best possible life!
POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible to the Director of Professional Services / Clinical Manager to provide medically prescribed, goal-oriented therapy in accordance with the Physician Plan of Care, company policies and professional Standards of Practice.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Participates in the development of Patient physical therapy plans of care. Makes visits and communicates with the physician before start of care as needed. Documents the care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the Patient medical records. Provides education to Patients and their families. Participates in regulatory scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the Patient and agency and family, exchange information and problem solve, and receive staff support and education. Applies the policies and procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of Federal and State Regulatory agencies and The Joint Commission in providing care. Completes paperwork in an accurate, legible manner and adheres to agency policy for timely submission.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist (PT) in this state and in good standing with the Board in which he / she will practice.
- Knowledge of principles, concepts and methodology of physical therapy.
- Ability to work well with an interdisciplinary team.
- Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the Patient and family.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrate problem solving and decision-making abilities.
- At least one year or more work experience in physical therapy in a multidisciplinary setting is preferred.
- KINNSER / Well Sky experience preferred
- Level 2 Background screening
- Recent negative TB / CXR
REQUIRED CREDENTIALS
Current CPR
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
