Registered Physical Therapist (PT Job Maple Grove area,Minnesota USA,Healthcare

Position: Registered Physical Therapist (PT)

Job Description Job Summary

A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

Qualifications

Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.

Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.

Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Understand and adheres to established policies and procedures.

Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy.

Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.

Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.

Directs and supervises personnel as required.

Takes initial history and makes an initial evaluation.

Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.

Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.

Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.

Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.

Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.

Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.

Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.

Prepares clinical and progress notes.

Assists physician with evaluating level of function.

Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.

Consults with family and Agency personnel.

Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

Working Environment

Works indoors in Agency offices and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationship

Supervised by:
Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor

Workers Supervised:
Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned.

Risk Exposure

High risk

Weighting & Lifting Requirements

Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
Heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

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