Physical Therapist

Important Notes:

• Open to new DPT graduates and experienced therapists
• Full Time or Part Time

Must Haves:

• Graduate of an accredited college with a Degree in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed by the Oregon Physical Therapy Licensing Board to practice Physical Therapy – or willing to obtain
• Current BLS care or be able to obtain prior to date of hire.
• Must have driver’s license, car insurance and maintain a good driving record.

Plusses:

• One year of physical therapy experience in a prior home health, hospice or facility setting

Day-to-Day:

Insight Global’s client is hiring a full-time Physical Therapist in Brookings, OR for Home Health services. The Physical Therapist will treat patients with a variety of post-acute and orthopedic diagnosis as well as occasional hospice care. They will be responsible for the initial evaluation of patients and carrying out ongoing treatment plans. Qualified candidates will have a strong focus on home health regulations and evidence-based practice. They need to have the ability to be exceptional team players working with interpreters and other individuals who may be needed to assist patients or family members to communicate as needed. The Physical Therapist will see patients Monday – Friday throughout Curry County, requiring excellent time management and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Evaluates patient for Physical Therapy needs.

2. Completes initial Physical Therapy evaluation and admission.

3. For Home Health, develops Physical Therapy Plan of Care including treatments, procedures, modalities, problems, and goals.

4. For Hospice, works within the Hospice Plan of Care developed in coordination with the Interdisciplinary Group.

5. Prepares clinical and progress notes according to agency policy.

6. Advises, consults, and teaches patient, care givers, and family members.

7. Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering therapeutic exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as therapeutic exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities and in using assistive and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.

8. Reports patient progress, problems, goals, and discharge plans to other staff members.

9. Performs Physical Therapy services according to Plan of Treatment.

10. Attends Care Conference and Interdisciplinary Team meetings.

11. Stays current with professional and technical changes in the Physical Therapy field by participating in training programs, professional associations, or other available sources.

12. Stays current and complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements regarding physical therapy and advises Therapy Manager of needed actions.

13. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with agency procedures, rules, and regulations.

14. Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

15. Participates in quarterly record review and quality assurance activities.

16. For Home Health assesses patient need to recertify for Physical Therapy. Prepares recertification Plan of Care and 60-day summary.

17. Maintains contact with physician regarding Physical Therapy patient care issues.

18. Documents physician orders per agency protocol.

19. For Home Health completes requirements/documentation for patient discharge.

20. Completes all documentation in required timelines.

Pay Rate: $40-$50/hr

Benefits: competitive benefits package, mileage reimbursement, relocation assistance, autonomy in scheduling, annual reviews raises, company rated as one of the 100 best Non-Profit organizations to work for in Oregon for the last 5 years