PT FOR HOME HEALTH CARE

(NORTH

LV/ NORTH WEST/ NORTH EAST AREA

) Executive Care Home Health Las Vegas, NV Job Details Part-time | Per diem $80 - $85 an hour 2 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification Physical Therapy Outpatient experience Diagnostic evaluation Physical Therapy License Full Job Description Job description

•paid

PER VISIT

to patient's house.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Registered Physical Therapist (PT)

JOB SUMMARY 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 Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing. Two (2) years experience, preferred. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning. Directs and supervises personnel as required. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress. Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned. Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned. Providing therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable Planning for discharge Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled. Prepares clinical and progress notes. Assists physician with evaluating level of function. Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary. Consults with family and Agency personnel. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

• Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIP

Supervised by:

Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor Workers Supervised:

Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

RISK EXPOSURE

High risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary: Ability to participate in physical activity. Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity. Heavy lifting. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Job Types:

Contract, Part-time Medical specialties: Geriatrics Home Health Application Question(s): ppd/tb test compliant? background check for employment done within 6 months? Employment Physical Exam done with in 6 months?

License/Certification:

Physical Therapy License (Required) CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location:

On the road

Job Types:

Contract, Per diem

Pay:

$80.00 - $85.00 per hour Healthcare setting: Outpatient Medical specialties:

Home Health Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed

Work Location:

On the road

Job Types:

Part-time, Per diem

Pay:

$80.00 - $85.00 per hour

License/Certification:

Physical Therapy License (Required) CPR Certification (Required)

Work Location:

On the road