Physical Therapist
Company: Interim HealthCare
Location: Greensboro
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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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 patient's 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 patient's 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 patient's response to the treatment and interventions, and the
patient's 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 Office's Emergency
Preparedness program, as requested.* Supervises professional and
paraprofessional staff, as assigned, including physical therapist
assistants.* Completes other assignments as requested and
assigned.* Access--personal 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.For Organizations That Must Meet the Medicare Conditions
of Participation: Refer to Addendum A of this job description for
additional qualifications.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.
Keywords: Interim HealthCare, Greensboro , Physical Therapist, Other , Greensboro, North Carolina
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