Job Information
Knox Community Hospital Physical Therapist Home Health in Mount Vernon, Ohio
JOB SUMMARY
The Physical Therapist contracted or employed through the Hospital is responsible for providing physical therapy services to home health patients. Responsible for supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants. Responsible for being knowledgeable of standard of practice of Physical Therapy in a home health setting.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM -- potential for rehab.
Directing physical therapy treatment.
Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
Completing medication reconciliation on therapy only patients as needed (on admission to home health and when any changes occur).
Completes OASIS charting within three (3) days.
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, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
Complete all charting for each visit within 72 hours.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals.
Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing organizational personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants.
When therapy is the only skilled services, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Records proper charging of patient treatments.
Participates in quality improvement activities.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with team members, physicians and their office staff, and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient plan of care.
Maintains patient records accurately with documentation of all aspects of the care delivered.
Assists in orientation and training of new personnel.
Answers telephone and returns voice mail messages daily.
Assists director to problem solve operational issues.
Demonstrates a positive attitude and takes the initiative to implement changes.
Assures that patient information is maintained in confidential manner and complies with HIPPA regulations.
Assists staff with conflict resolution by providing guidance and support.
Demonstrates ability to multi-task and prioritize work maintaining accuracy of work within established times frames.
Demonstrate