What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical therapist position at Mercy Health?
Job Summary
Provides evaluation, reassessment, and treatment of patients referred for home health physical therapy and supervises the plan of care and clinical work of the PTA's assisting with the care.
Serves as the home health case manager on therapy only cases taking responsibility for leading the care team, managing the total care plan and assuring adherence to the regulatory and agency guidelines for these cases.
Job Functions :
Completes accurate evaluations, reassessments and treatments of physical therapy patients. Oversees PTA treatments assuring adherence to plan of care and quality outcomes.
Develops patient plan of care and adapts the plan according to assessment data and the patient needs. Schedules work independently and according to patient's clinical need and agency policy.
Documents care, progress, goals, contacts, and orders according to policy and regulations. Serves as care team member, communicating effectively with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and third party payors.
Works autonomously without direct supervision in the field. Uses computerized technology for clinical care effectively after on the job training.
Serves as primary case manager on therapy only cases. At discharge assures coordination with any needed ongoing services and completion of discharge teaching, Complies with and is knowledgeable of hospital and department safety procedures and policies,
Required : Graduate of an accredited PT program Kentucky licensed and Illinois license eligible
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with :
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w / AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
S cheduled Weekly Hours :
Work Shift :
Days (United States of America)
Department :
Home Care- Paducah Home Care
Last updated : 2024-05-30
