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Always Best Care Senior Services Physical Therapist NEEDED!!! in Honolulu, Hawaii
Description of the Role: Always Best Care Senior Services - Oahu is currently seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team. As a Physical Therapist, you will provide exceptional care to patients in their homes, following physician orders. This is an intermittent position, allowing you to make a positive impact on a flexible basis. Responsibilities: * Conduct thorough assessments of patients' needs, both initially and ongoing * Collaborate with physicians to develop and revise treatment plans based on patient progress * Assist in the development and implementation of an interdisciplinary patient care plan, specifically related to Physical Therapy * Work closely with physicians to apply diagnostic and prognostic tests to evaluate patients' muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities * Utilize various physical therapy techniques, including exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity, to relieve pain, improve function, and maintain peak performance * Consult and educate staff members on the established treatment plan * Instruct and guide patients and their families in the physical therapy program * Teach patients how to properly use wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices * Provide necessary equipment to support the treatment plan * Coordinate out-patient services for procedures that cannot be administered at home * Maintain accurate and timely records of evaluations, treatments, and patients' response to therapy intervention * Prepare thorough assessments, evaluations, and summaries of patients' conditions * Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals, adhering to agency policies * Report any changes in patients' condition or reaction to treatment to the attending physicians * Communicate effectively with physicians and other team members to ensure comprehensive patient care * Record detailed clinical and progress notes, incorporating them into patients' records in accordance with agency policies * Participate actively in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities, and in-service programs as required * Oversee the work of Home Health Aides and Physical Therapy Assistants when physical therapy is the sole discipline involved in patient care * Contribute to discharge planning activities and complete Physical Therapy Discharge Summaries Requirements: * Graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A., in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association * Valid license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Hawaii * Preferred: One year of institutional/home health experience * Criminal background check required * Current CPR certification Benefits: * Competitive compensation: $55 - $70 per year * Flexible schedule * Opportunity to make a positive impact on patients' lives * Supportive and collaborative work environment About the Company: Always Best Care Senior Services - Oahu is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to seniors in the Honolulu, Hawaii area. With access to comprehensive patient medical records, our team collaborates closely with the Director of Nursing, Administrator, Chief Executive Officer, and Quality Improvement Manager to deliver personalized and effective care. We prioritize the well-being and independence of our patients, working closely with them and their families to create tailored care plans. Call for more details: 808-207-8558 To schedule an interview, click here: www.abcoahu.com