What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist (Laf-PRN) position at Franciscan Health?
Franciscan Health Lafayette Central
1501 Hartford St Lafayette, Indiana 47904
WHO WE ARE
With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers that provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT
- Completes appropriate goal re-assessment and discharge planning.
- Performs comprehensive physical therapy evaluations, treatment, and related follow-up services including discharge planning.
- Develops a treatment plan with measurable goals based on patient assessment.
- Collaborates with patient and other healthcare personnel or outside agencies regarding coordination of care.
- Documents patient assessments and pertinent information in a timely manner.
- Provides services and treatments requiring physical therapy skills according to the written plan of care and the signed plan of treatment.
- Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides.
- Provides physical therapy according to standards of care defined by the state practice act and other professional and governing agencies.
- Trains and educates patients and family members or others support and documents understanding of treatment plan and goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
TRAVEL IS REQUIRED : Up to 75%
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
It is the policy of Franciscan Alliance to provide equal employment to its employees and qualified applicants for employment as otherwise required by an applicable local, state or Federal law.
Franciscan Alliance reserves a Right of Conscience objection in the event local, state or Federal ordinances that violate its values and the free exercise of its religious rights.
Franciscan Alliance is committed to equal employment opportunity.
