What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Home Health position at Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio?
Overview
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Physical Therapist Home Health
At Visiting Nurse Association of Ohio, we are looking for dependable, compassionate people interested in gaining experience and becoming an invaluable resource to our organization. VNA of Ohio is now hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapist.
The Physical Therapist (PT, DPT) in Home Health will be responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
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Responsibilities
Essential Functions:
- Performs initial assessment or admission to agency and determines patient treatment needs
- Develops a plan of care with measurable goals and specific discipline related treatments in conjunction with physical referral/orders
- Provides direct physical therapy services as outlined in the plan of care including performance of physical therapy procedures, instruction of patient and/or caregiver, recommendations for equipment or adaptation of home environment
- Re-evaluates and revises plan of care as needed with physician approval
- Facilitates total care services to patients by making appropriate referrals to other disciplines by obtaining physicians’ orders or by consulting with case manager
- Submits all documents in a timely manner
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Qualifications and Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy required, post-graduate degree preferred
- One year experience in a supervised healthcare setting
- Licensed, in good standing, to practice physical therapy in the State of Ohio
- CPR certification required
- Valid Driver’s License
EEOC
VNA of Ohio provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
