Job description
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Evaluates the patient's need for physical therapy and develops appropriate treatment plan.
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Carries out appropriate treatment program in accordance with agency policies and professional standards of care.
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Instructs family members, PTA's, Home Health Aides, and other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
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Coordinates physical therapy progress with other caregivers in appropriate physical therapy techniques.
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Refers patient to other professionals or agencies when appropriate.
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Monitors and periodically re-evaluates patient's physical and emotional progress.
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Prepares reports and maintains records in accordance with agency policy.
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Communicates with the physician and other health care providers on a regular basis regarding the patient's progress.
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Provides consultation and in-service education to staff on physical therapy procedures. Contributes to the professional development of new staff and health professional students.
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Provides consultation and direct service to other individuals and groups in community, clinic, school, industrial and other settings in conjunction with the agency's program.
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Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant. Makes joint initial visit with PTA to patient. Documents patient's conference with PTA every six PTA visits or every 30 days.
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Seeks appropriate consultation from the Clinical Coordinator and agency Clinical Specialists and consultants.
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Participates in case conferences, staff meetings, and in-service programs.
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Participates in the evaluation of therapy services and agency programs and in the Evaluation of own job performance.
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Keeps knowledgeable in homecare regulations.
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Participate in the agency's continuous quality improvement program.
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B.S in Physical Therapy
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Must be licensed in VT and NH
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One year of experience as a PT in a home health care setting
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Licensed as a Physical Therapist in VT and NH
PURPOSE
At the direction of the Clinical Manager, screens, evaluates, re-evaluates and treats patients referred by a licensed physician. Coordinates and communicates treatment activities with health care team members and the patient. Works closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure high quality patient care.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED LICENSE/CERTIFICATIONS/REGISTRATIONS SKILLS (Tracked at the department level)
Location: Visiting Nurse and Hospice for VT and NH · Home Health Red
Schedule: Full Time, Days
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