Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Care
Company: Carle Health
Location: Bloomington
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Position Summary:
The Home Care Physical Therapist evaluates and develops treatment
plans for patients of all ages, modifying the plan of care as
appropriate. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional
services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Hours
may vary depending upon census and program need.
Qualifications:
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS
- Physical Therapist (PT) License Illinois within 3 months
- Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days
- Driver's License upon hire
- Proof of Auto Insurance upon hire.
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- One (1) year Healthcare/Medical - Physical Therapist
(preferred)
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
- Ability to work as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
- Drives reliable transportation
- Maintains state required insurance
- Valid Illinois Drivers License.
Essential Functions:
- Documents detail about patient visit
- Provides sufficient so following staff can determine exactly
what and how care was rendered with a clear plan for the next
contact.
- Educates and documents discharge planning prior to
discharge
- Includes communication with physician, insurance source,
outpatient visits, planned community resources, and arranged if
applicable.
- Patient is provided with discharge documentation.
- Updates goals promptly, ensures goals are closed as met or
changed as patient condition progresses.
- Communicates and initiates case conferencing and documents
interactions (other disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers,
etc.)
- Communicates the requirements to team, care givers, assignments
with scheduler
- Prepares written instructions for the assistant and supervises
the assistant in the patient home.
- Administers treatment involving application of physical agents
such as heat, cold, light, water, electricity, traction and massage
therapy.
- Evaluates, fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and
recommends modifications to the orthotist/prosthetist.
- Plans and administers prescribed physical therapy treatment
programs for patients to:
- restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability, injury
or loss of body part.
- Performs patient assessment test, measurements and evaluations,
such as:
- range of motion and manual muscle tests, gait and functional
analyses, and body part measurements.
- Records and evaluates findings to aid in establishing or
revising specifics of treatment programs.
- Reviews and evaluates physician or podiatrist referral and
patient medical record to determine if physical therapy
required.
- Comprehension and adherence to regulatory requirements
- Comprehension and adherence to home care policies regarding
practice, and documentation content and timelines.
- Completes functional assessments and documentation per
regulations.
- Completes comprehensive OASIS assessment of patients.
- Assess homebound status of patients.
- Completes comprehensive physical therapy assessment in
patient's home and develop plan of care.
- Communicate with patients to schedule appointment times and
manage daily schedule.
- Assess home safety and recommend equipment to improve patient's
home safety.
- Educate family/caregivers on recommended home exercise
program.
- Performs wound care within the scope of practice and according
to the plan of care and to the department policy.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate
against any employee or applicant for employment because of race,
color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation,
gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or
any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health
participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security
Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland
Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to
confirm work authorization. - For more information:
human.resources@carle.com.
Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for
all new Carle Health team members. Requests for medical or
religious exemption will be permitted.
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