Home Health Physical Therapist - PRN
Company: Nurse on Call, part of the Brookdale family
Location: Port Charlotte
Posted on: January 10, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview Nurse On Call Physical therapist PRNTerritory Pt
CharlotteNurse on Call - Home Healthcare by Brookdale, is a
Medicare certified agency providing home healthcare services. We
take pride in our strong reputation for furnishing the high quality
skilled nursing, rehabilitation and related services that our
patients and their families and physicians expect and deserve. We
enrich lives every day.Make Lives Better Including Your Own.The
happiness of those we serve is dependent on the happiness of our
associates, so you'll receive competitive compensation and a
benefits package with additional perks designed to make you smile.
The work you do will be challenging yet rewarding. But you'll earn
more than a paycheck; you can enjoy opportunities to grow your
career, as well as ongoing programs catered to your health,
financial, mental, and emotional needs. Most of all, we believe you
can find purpose, meaning, and the chance to be a part of something
bigger than yourself.Veterans, transitioning active duty military
personnel, and military spouses are encouraged to
apply.ResponsibilitiesProvides and directs Physical Therapy
services to patients including assessment, treatment, program
planning and implementation. Functions under physicians' orders and
adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy,
Brookdale Healthcare Services policies and procedures and state
regulations.* Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of
patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating
referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients;
effectively participating in the care planning process;
appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and
communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the
patient's family, the staff and other professionals as
appropriate.* Establishes individual patient schedules in
conjunction with other team members. Develops treatment plans by
identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and
methods to achieve identified goals.* Coordinates treatment plan
with patient, family and other team members. Implements and
conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors
patient's response to intervention and modifies treatment as
indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician's orders.
Documents results of patient's assessment, treatment, follow-up and
termination of services. Adapts treatment to meet the individual
needs of the patient.* Develops appropriate home program to
maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own
environment. Participates in discharge planning.
Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or
prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the
use or application of the above.* Refers patients for treatment to
Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) by completing evaluation and
initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and
sufficient information. Supervises and directs PTA in the
implementation of the treatment plan.* Reviews the quality and
appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual
physical therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using
predetermined criteria.* Participates in patient, family and staff
education. Confers formally and informally with other team members
in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
Attend in-service training and facility meetings as required.*
Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate
and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as
directed.* Complies with all Infection Control, Universal
Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement
Program as required. Adheres to established confidentiality
standards as required by Brookdale Healthcare Services concerning
patient information.* Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in
the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of the
patient therapy programs.This job description represents an
overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position.
It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of
responsibilities. An associate should perform all duties as
assigned by his/her supervisor.QualificationsEducation and
ExperienceBachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an
accredited program.Certifications, Licenses, and Other Special
RequirementsCompletion of the National Certification Examination
for Registered Physical Therapist. License to practicephysical
therapy within the state. Ability to work varying hours, including
weekends and holidays.Management/Decision MakingApplies existing
guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a
department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve moderately
complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a
combination of these.Knowledge and SkillsPossesses extensive
knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough
understanding of the organization and work environment. Has working
knowledge of a functional discipline. Basic computer software
skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to work holidays and
weekends as operation demands. Ability to maintain the highest
standards of ethical professional and clinical judgment. Ability to
address staff and patients in a courteous and friendly manner as
well as accept constructive criticism. Must be willing to
communicate with patients of various levels of functioning and
various types of personalities. Willingness to communicate
perceived physical and emotional needs of patients to other skilled
staff to assist with addressing their care needs.Physical Demands
and Working Conditions* Standing* Walking* Sitting* Use hands and
fingers to handle or feel* Reach with hands and arms* Climb or
balance* Stoop, kneel, crouch crawl* Talk or hear* Taste or smell*
Ability to lift: up to 50 pounds* Vision* Requires interaction with
co-workers, residents or vendors* Occasional weekend, evening or
night work if needed to ensure shift coverage* On-Call on an as
needed basis* Possible exposure to communicable diseases and
infections* Potential injury from transferring, repositioning, or
lifting residents* Exposure to latex* Possible exposure to
blood-borne pathogens* Possible exposure to various drugs,
chemical, infectious, or biological hazards* Subject to injury from
falls, burns, odors, or cuts from equipment* Requires Travel:
OccasionallyBrookdale is an equal opportunity employer and a
drug-free workplace.Schedule: Regular Part-Time
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