HHH - Physical Therapist (SE+)
Company: Aveanna Healthcare
Location: Duluth
Posted on: October 17, 2024
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Job Description:
Purpose:
A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy
to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. -
This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of
care under the direction and supervision of the Executive Director
/Clinical Manager and Therapy Manager. - Develops and evaluates the
plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if
any), and caregiver(s). Participates in patient, caregiver, and
family counseling and caregiver education. Communicates with all
physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care
practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
Skilled Professional Staff are expected to contribute to all phases
of the QAPI program and participate in ongoing interdisciplinary
assessments of patients. - Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants
and Home Health Aides as needed.
Reports to
Directly to Executive Director
Indirectly to Therapy Manager/Regional Director of Therapy
Services
Staff Who Directly Report:
PTA's
Clinical Duties and Responsibilities:
Develops a patient centered plan of care performing initial and
follow up assessments assisting physician with determining level of
patients function and revising as necessary.
Obtains orders and provides all physical therapy services according
to physician orders.
Informs the attending physician and other team members of changes
in the patient's condition and needs.
Involves patient/family in development and updating of plan of care
and provides education as needed.
Interacts with other clinical team members for coordination of
patient care through SOC conferences, case conferences and/or with
clinical manager evaluation findings.
Initial evaluation encompasses a holistic approach with review of
medical history, body systems, vital assessments, objective testing
procedures, creates problem list, assessment and establishes
measurable goals.
Consistently prepares, completes, and submits all documentation in
EMR within 24 hours.
Re-evaluates needs of patient/family at least every 30 days and
documents comparison between prior and status and provides an
analysis of results in assessment.
Documents discharge summary upon completion of therapy
services.
Completes routine visit notes that document specific treatment
performed, patient's response to treatment and progress or regress
towards goals.
Performs therapy Admissions / OASIS SOC / ROC and Recertifications
every 60 days routinely and submits completed documentation within
24 hours.
Consults with attending physician to determine whether treatment
plan should be continued, changed, or terminated.
Attends staff meetings regularly and participates in patient care
conferences as scheduled.
Immediately reports to RN, Clinical Director/Clinical Manager any
patients' incidents/variances or complaints and documents according
to policy.
Participates and contributes to ongoing interdisciplinary
assessment(s) of patients.
Attends and participates in in-service education programs as
assigned.
Reconciliation of Medications
Follows established plan of care by minimizing missed visits.
Evaluates the home environment for safety hazards and makes
recommendations. -
Identifies patient needs for services from other disciplines and
consults with other professionals.
Customer service focus by informing patients in advance of visit
scheduled time, notifying if late, being courteous, respectful, and
friendly.
Professional Duties and Responsibilities
Provides physical therapy consistent with the American Physical
Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Maintains sound privacy and security practices and prevents privacy
or security breaches. - If a breach occurs, corrective action will
be taken.
Fulltime therapist is responsible to meet weekly productivity and
be available during operational hours of the organization to
service patients.
When position has productivity weekly requirement, clinician
consistently takes responsibility for monitoring and meeting weekly
productivity expectation. Will proactively seek out assistance from
branch.
At times may need to accept patient assignments outside of normally
assigned geographic area to meet productivity threshold and or
prevent patient service issues.
Participates in monthly weekend rotation (FT required) and Holiday
Rotation (FT required) as dictated by branch needs.
Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and
accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
Demonstrates competent performances of technical skills according
to established procedures.
Consistently works with Executive Director/Clinical Manager to
ensure proper utilization of services.
Supervision
Works with PTA on regular basis as dictated by branch needs.
Makes recommendations concerning changes in the Plan of Care,
modifies the Plan of Care in keeping with individual needs and
functional progress of the patient to PTA
Supervision requirements followed per state practice act and or
federal regulations.
Regularly communicates with PTA via phone, in person, secure
messaging or some format regarding patients under their care no
less than weekly. -
May participates in student education as a clinical preceptor
representing the agency with affiliated Universities.
Performs supervisory visit on each patient seen by HHA at least
every 14 days as assigned.
Assists in new hire orientation for shadow visits and
initial/annual competencies.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited School of Physical Therapy.
Current license as a Physical Therapist in state of practice - - -
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At least one (1) year of clinical experience, preferably in a
clinical supervisory role.
Good communication and organizational skills.
Ability to establish and maintain working relationships with all
segments of staff as well as professionals and lay persons.
Current CPR certification
Active driver's license in state of residence with evidence of
valid automobile insurance and acceptable MVR
Any additional Physical Therapist licensure board requirements in
the state of practice
Any state specific requirements
Other Skills/Abilities
Must be able to adhere to confidentiality standards and
professional boundaries
Quick-thinking and astute decision-making skills
Attention to detail
Time Management
Effective problem-solving and conflict resolution
Excellent organization and communication skills
Ability to remain calm and professional in stressful situations
Strong commitment to excellence
Physical Requirements
Must be able to speak, write, read, and understand English
Must be able to travel without restrictions in the assigned
geographic area/territory, and intermittently across the location
service area as business needs arise
Able to tolerate being physically active the entire working day. -
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Able to transfer, lift and guard patients safely with appropriate
level of assistance and without any likelihood of injury to the
patient or self. - - -
Able to bend, stoop, squat and lift numerous times daily.
Able to carry out fine motor and manual dexterity skills required
to perform treatments/care for the assigned caseload. - -
Mental acuity and judgment skills to perform job requirements and
assure patient safety adequately and safely. - -
Able to see and hear adequately to respond to auditory and visual
needs and clinical indications of the assigned caseload. - - -
No medical -problems that could endanger self or others if such
should occur while providing patient care. - - - - - - -
Must be able to sit and climb stairs
Environment
Performs duties in an office environment during agency operating
hours and/or patient homes
Must be able to function in a wide variety of environments which
may involve exposure to allergens and other various conditions
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice
Vaccination Requirements
As an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees
must comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant
jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject
to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.HHHAs
an employer accepting Medicare and Medicaid funds, employees must
comply with all health-related requirements in all relevant
jurisdictions, including required vaccinations and testing, subject
to exemptions for medical or religious reasons as appropriate.
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