What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist - Part Time position at Odom Sports Medicine, P?
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ODOM DIFFERENTIATORS
- Therapist-Based Leadership: Odom Rehab’s management team is comprised of therapy providers that have worked in the field at Odom Rehab, and still do. They are intimately tuned in to the needs of our therapists, and provide ongoing and relevant support.
- Collaboration and Culture: Odom Rehab creates small teams of PTs, OTs and SLPs within each assisted living community, promoting a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
- Small Company Vibes: Odom Rehab is growing, but we are small a small company at heart. With approachable leadership, minimal red tape and local ownership, you will feel like an individual, rather than a number.
- Appropriate Productivity Standards: Our standards are set by therapist leaders who are acutely aware your job’s expectations. Our average productivity of 72% allows you to meet the needs of your patients ethically and responsibly.
- Flexibility: Because our patients live where we work, this offers tremendous flexibility in choosing a schedule that matches your lifestyle. Examples include four-day work weeks, working weekends, and frontloading hours early in the week.
- Autonomy: Odom therapists have significant autonomy in the way they work with patients, cultivate relationships with staff, manage their buildings, and spend day-to-day operations.
JOB OVERVIEW
Odom Rehab, a division of Odom Health and Wellness ("OHW"), is an emerging leader in innovative senior rehabilitation, providing top quality rehab to our clients. We are uniquely structured as an outpatient provider strategically located within assisted living facilities, serving both residents of the assisted living facilities as well as members of the surrounding community. Our therapists enjoy a dynamic and rapidly growing work environment that is unparalleled in the field of geriatric rehabilitation with multiple avenues for both personal and professional growth. We pride ourselves in our culture of clinical excellence within a fun, flexible and team-oriented setting.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The essential functions are a general description of responsibilities, duties and tasks that are expected of this position. It is not meant to be an all-encompassing list. Additional duties may be assigned as business or client needs dictate.
Provide physical therapy services
- Evaluate and treat patients in accordance with state guidelines, identifying root causes of dysfunction that directly translates to impairments in daily function.
- Establish appropriate POC (Plans of Care) for the patients outlining the path to achieve the patient’s goals; reassess periodically to keep goals relevant.
- Oversee the treatment provided by the PTA based on established POC.
- Deliver treatment to patients including manual therapy, educating and performing therapeutic exercises, training of proper techniques for movements and body mechanics, developing balance systems, and addressing pain to reach goals.
- Educate patients on best ways to self-manage conditions; and educate family on best ways to help the patient.
- Update POC as necessary for the patient's care.
- Assess appropriate adaptive equipment, including canes, walkers, orthotics, etc.
- Develop a discharge plan for patients once completing their physical therapy.
- Document patients’ treatment daily based on established and accepted practice guidelines.
- Submit appropriate charges daily for Physical Therapy services provided that date.
- Communicate on a regular basis with the physician and medical staff regarding patients’ status or change in status.
- Assist in developing and updating ODOM REHAB treatment protocols on an as needed basis.
- Actively participate in ODOM REHAB staff meetings.
- Track and complete Continuing Education Credits and renewal steps necessary to keep current on Physical Therapy licensure.
- Maintain an active Physical Therapy license.
Core Responsibilities for All OHW Employees:
1. Actively promote and uphold OHW’s Mission:
- Our mission at Odom Health & Wellness is to treat the whole person with the knowledge that we are all created to move.
- At Odom Rehab, we strive to be the best at empowering our community towards independent and healthy living.
2. Consistently demonstrate Odom’s Core Values:
a. Servant Heart. We care about people. We listen, offer help, and are trustworthy.
b. Exceptional Quality. Our work is second-to-none. We strive to make each of our roles,
our programs, and our treatments high caliber.
c. People First. We promote teamwork and our focus is on lifting up, encouraging, and spurring on others.
d. Continuous Improvement. As a company and as individuals we seek to improve
ourselves and our skills, as well as improving the lives of others.
e. Empathy & Integrity. We take the time to focus on others and listen to them. We are honest in our work and business dealings.
3. Comply with all of OHW’s policies, procedures, and applicable regulations. Comply with all HIPPA regulations and requirements. Treat all client information as confidential. Utilize protected health information (PHI) on a minimum necessary basis.
4. Understand and comply with OHW’s Employee Handbook.