What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health PT - Per Diem position at Assisteo?
POSITION SUMMARY
Direct patient care
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Field Physical Therapist is an experienced professional who administers therapy to the patients on an intermittent basis in the home, nursing home or other settings. He/She independently assesses, plans, and delivers this care in accordance with the physician’s orders. Able to assess patient status and identify requirements relative to age specific needs.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
· One or more years in home health, preferred
· Have a valid PT license in the state of Arizona
· Oasis experience, preferred
· Must have a working knowledge of computers
· Current CPR certification
· Current TB test
· Current Finger print card
· Must have valid Driver’s License
· COVID vaccination card or qualifying exemption
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES – KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES
· Evaluating, developing, implementing, documenting, supervising and revising plans of care for patients
· Coordinating patient care with other staff members and physicians
· Documenting patient assessment, needs and care
· Assisting with coordinating and teaching rehabilitative care programs to meet the needs of staff, patients, caregivers and the community
· Provides quality care according to governing and ccreditation bodies
· Ensures protection of confidential information that is stored, handled or maintained by the Agency per HIPAA regulations
· Submitting required documentation in a timely manner – within 48 hours from time of visit
· Knowledgeable of electronic record usage
· Maybe responsible for managing up to 2 PTAs
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Physical effort involving above-average standing, sitting, walking, stooping, kneeling, and detail dexiterity.
