Physical Therapist - Flexible working hours
Company: Interim HealthCare - Severn, MD
Location: Severn
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
General Purpose:Physical therapy services are provided for
treating impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or
changes in physical function and health status.The treatment and
intervention provided is in accordance with the patients plan of
care, accepted professional standards of physical therapy practice,
applicable law and regulation, as well as applicable Interim
HealthCare policies and procedures.Essential Functions:
- Assists the physician or other
licensed practitioner in evaluating the level of patient function
and performance and equipment needs as well as in developing the
resulting plan of care/treatment including appropriate long and
short-term treatment goals, selection of interventions, and the
intensity, frequency and duration of services to meet the needs of
an individual patient.Completes initial and ongoing comprehensive
assessments at appropriate time points as assigned.Participates in
ongoing interdisciplinary assessment of the patient.Participates in
the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership
with the patient, representative (if any), and
caregiver(s).Provides services that are ordered by the physician as
indicated in the plan of care.Provides interventions and
therapeutic treatment in accordance with the physician certified
plan of care and physical therapy professional standards of
practice.Regularly assesses changes in the patients status since
the last visit/treatment day, and determines whether the planned
services should be modified, performing a re-evaluation and
obtaining revision orders from the physician as indicated.Advises
and consults with the family and/or other caregivers to promote the
patient progress toward mutually agreed upon goals and planning for
discharge.Counsels and educates the patient and the family, and
other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually
established goals and in meeting healthcare related needs.
Effectively communicates with other members of the
interdisciplinary healthcare team providing care to promote the
coordination of patient care and planning for
discharge.Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of
care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related
to the current plan of care.Completes and submits timely, legible,
accurate, relevant and sufficient documentation (written or
electronic) addressing the treatment and interventions provided,
the patients response to the treatment and interventions, and the
patients progress toward goals in accordance with professional
standards of practice, policy and procedures, and payor
requirements.
- Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement
(QAPI) program. Participates in in-services or training, as
requested.
- Participates in the Offices Emergency Preparedness program, as
requested.Supervises professional and paraprofessional staff, as
assigned, including physical therapist assistants.Completes other
assignments as requested and assigned.Accesspersonal health
information (PHI) necessary to fulfill the above duties and
responsibilities. Access to use and ability to disclose PHI is
further defined by each organization/department.Minimum Education &
Experience Requirements:
Current licensure, if applicable, as
a physical therapist in the state(s) in which he or she will
practice.In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as
a physical therapist that is relevant to the patient population
assigned preferred.Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Able to provide proof of current CPR
certification, per organization-specific policy.
- Able to demonstrate basic understanding of computers and
workplace software.
- Able to work with people, function well under stress, use
clinical judgment, be creative and accept challenges.
- Able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of
the workforce, both clinical and non-clinical.
- Able to perform and prioritize multiple functions or
tasks.
- Able to read and interpret technical instructions related to
the care of the patient and use of equipment in providing
treatment.
- Able to visually and aurally observe and assess the
patient.
- Able to effectively deal with multiple changes based on patient
needs and scheduling.
- Able to provide proof of valid driver's license, if
applicable.
- Able to provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if
assignment(s) include driving own vehicle to transport
patient.Working Conditions & Physical Effort:
- Able to constantly travel within geographic area serviced by
office from assignment to assignment.Meets the applicable health
requirements to provide patient care per applicable law or
regulation.Work is normally performed in a residence, aggregate
living facility, school or occupational setting.Occasional exposure
to communicable diseases, bloodborne pathogens and/or other
potentially infectious or hazardous materials and situations that
require following extensive safety precautions and may include the
use of protective equipment (e.g. face masks, goggles, latex and or
non-latex gloves).Able to work flexible schedule and/or evening
hours, as needed.
- Able to constantly stand, walk, bend, stoop, squat, kneel and
reach freely.
- Able to constantly lift, reposition, and transfer patients.
Able to constantly grasp with thumb in opposition to fingers of
palm, i.e. manipulate pen, knobs or objects.Heavy physical activity
that may require lifting, carrying, pushing or pulling over 50
lbs., and physically stretching, bending, stooping, twisting,
standing, sitting, walking, reaching and climbing stairs.
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