Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist# Careers## Physical Therapist Apply:
Kettering, OH:
Full time:
Posted 2 Days Ago:
13810

Our culture and people are what set us apart from other post-acute care providers. We’re dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success. We CARE for our patients like they are our own FAMILY.

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* ** Agency:
** Kettering Home Care
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* Schedule:

** Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-5:00 PM Weekend On-call/Holiday per need/rotation  
** Territory:
** Preble and Montgomery County and surrounding areas
** SUMMARY
* * The Physical Therapist I (PT) provides comprehensive skilled services as ordered by the attending physician. The PT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient. The PT I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.  
** KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
*** Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician
* Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress to attending physician and any appropriate agency staff
* Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
* Develops plan of care
* Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
* Arranges the provision of services listed above on an outpatient basis which cannot be given in the patient’s home
* Promotes continuity of care with appropriate admissions, transfers and discharges
* Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy
* Incorporates patient and family in development of plan of care
* Instructs patient and family members on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs, braces, walkers, crutches, canes, and other prosthetic/orthotic devices
* Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for needed equipment by utilizing DME department and/or MSW
* Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by teaching the patient on preventative measures and making good decisions
* Listens to patient and family members
* Oversees and supervises therapy services of patient provided by PTAs and when appropriate, nurse assistants
* Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.
* Communicates with the PTAs and home health aides on supervisory visit results
* Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines
* Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education
* Completes chart audits at agency site location as requested
* Maintains active PT license in state of employment
* Communicates with scheduler any changes as needed
* Participates in all on-call requirements and case conferences
* Attends in-service trainings and mandatory agency meetings
* Participates in orientation/training of new employees
* Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
* Understands and practices agency policies and procedures
* Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
* Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
* Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits.
* Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
* Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice for a Licensed Physical Therapy, per the state of employment.
* Other duties as assigned.  
** QUALIFICATIONS
* ** Minimum of one year…