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Job Description
Job Description
Description :
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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 / Clinical Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
- Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
- Directs and supervises personnel as required.
- Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.
- Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
- Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
- Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
- Instructs patients and family / significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
- Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
- Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
- Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Assists physician with evaluating level of function.
- Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
- Consults with family and Agency personnel.
- Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
- Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS :
WORKING ENVIRONMENT :
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to / from patient homes
JOB RELATIONSHIP :
Supervised by : Director of Clinical Services / Clinical Manager
Workers Supervised : Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned
RISK EXPOSURE : High risk
LIFTING REQUIREMENTS :
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary :
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