Physical Therapist Job Stillwater area,Oklahoma USA,Healthcare

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Is registered as a Physical Therapist with the Board of Registration in the state of practice.

Has graduated from an accredited school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Is licensed by the State, if applicable.

Community/home health experience is preferred.

Has two years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist

Has good oral and written communication skills; has good organizational skills.

Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with individual ages of those served.

Demonstrates an ability to supervise and direct professional personnel.

Has an ability to deal tactfully with the community.

SUMMARY OF JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The qualified therapist assists the physician in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care (revising it as necessary), prepares clinical and progress notes, advises and consults with the family/caregiver and other agency personnel; and participates in in-service programs (COP §484.32). The physical therapist plans, organizes, and coordinates Physical Therapy services to Agency patients/clients. Functions as a member of the health care team with expertise in Physical Therapy.

RESPONSIBILITIES

AND DUTIES

Provides skilled physical therapy services to patients/clients according to a written physician's plan of care. Accepts only clients referred by the Branch Supervisor or designee. This may include, but is not limited to:

A. Assists the physician in assessing the client's level of functioning by applying appropriate tests and in the development and revision (as necessary) of the plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
D. Instructing patients/clients and/or families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy
F. Takes vital signs of blood pressure, pulse ox rates, respirations, and pulse for patients/clients as assigned.
G. Reporting to appropriate Case Manager patient's/client's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient/client, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient/client by participating in care coordination activities.

Treats patients/clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care.

Instructs and advises clients, family and other health team personnel including, when appropriate, home health aides in certain phases of physical therapy in which they may assist the client; also instruct all the above in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and durable medical equipment, if appropriate.

Observes, records and reports to the physician and/or Branch Supervisor/RN Case Manager the client's reaction to treatment and any change in the client's condition. Documentation reflects communication.

May supervise homemaker/home health aides at least every 14 days, may teach Aide in duties of client care as needed, may assess client's need for unskilled care and may revise plan of care as appropriate. Communicates Plan of Care changes to client and Branch Supervisor/RN Case Manager as often as necessary.

Teaches PTA in duties, procedures directly related to the physical therapy plan of care as needed, assesses patient’s/client's need for unskilled care and revises plan of care as appropriate. Communicates Plan of Care changes to patient/client and branch supervisor/RN case manager as often as necessary. Communicates changes in Plan of Care to PTA as appropriate.

Identifies patient/client and/or family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers to RN Case Manager as necessary.

Prepares and submits a clinical progress summaries based on the attainment of goals directed by Agency policy. Develops, prepares and maintains…