Position Summary:Plans and provides physical therapy services to patients in their homes in accordance with the Plan of Care and agency policies and procedures. The physical therapist performs functions that require substantial specialized knowledge, judgement, and skill and must be able to make judgements accordingly.
Essential Functions:- Performs physical therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled procedures, and ongoing evaluation for patients who are receiving services under a medical approved Plan of Care
- Completes initial assessments as well as all OASIS documentation within twenty-four (24) hours of referral unless other arrangements are made
- Develops a therapy care plan to provide direction to other health team members involved in the plan of care. Reviews and updates per agency policy and patient need
- Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and outcomes and submits documentation to the agency per agency policy
- Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to the RN and other caregivers through the care plan, progress notes, and participation in case conferences
- Communicates changes in schedule and physician orders to the office on the day the changes are made. Implements teaching appropriate to the patient's needs and within the context of his/her environment and learning ability
- Assesses knowledge level of patient and identifies learning needs
- Plans, teaches, supervises, and counsels patients about their physical therapy needs to promote improvement or recovery, symptom management of disease process, and community resources
- Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching plan and establishes care plan for others to follow in teaching the patient
- Attends and actively contributes to interdisciplinary team or other required meetings
- Shares areas of expertise among and between teams. Initiates interdisciplinary referrals
- Participates in discharge planning and documents this within patient record
- Uses OASIS assessment tool and outcome reports to improve therapy services and patient outcomes
- Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for patients and coworkers
- Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection prevention practices by compliance with agency policies and procedures
- Recognizes and responds to potentially unsafe situations
- Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment
- Assesses safety of the environment and takes initiative to help prevent accidents and promote safety
- Supervises applicable home care team members
- Performs in-home supervision of home health aides and physical therapy assistants as directed and according to agency policy
- Performs job in compliance with agency policies and procedures and professional and community standards
- Provides services in accordance with applicable state, federal, and accreditation standards
- Attends meetings and required educational programs
- Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies learning/ developmental needs to supervisor
- Available by telephone to the PTA at all times with PTA is providing treatment to a patient
- Supervises on-site while PTA who is rendering patient care, every four (4) to six (6) visits, minimally once every two (2) months. Supervision does not constitute treatment
- Completes on-site functional assessment, review, and revision of the plan of care and an assessment of utilization of community resources
- Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary
- Promotes the mission and values of the organization
- Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, providers or others in a professional manner
Professional Requirements- Adheres to dress code
- Completes annual educational requirements
- Reports to work in a timely manner and is flexible when needed
- Wears hospital issued Name Badge while on duty
- Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times
- Complies with organizational policies
- Practices in a professional and ethical manner
- Attends and participates in required meetings as assigned
The responsibilities listed above are not all-inclusive; other activities may be required in support of the hospital's goals and objectives.
Position Requirements:- Graduate of a Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association
- Has a current license/ registration as a Physical Therapist in the state of Illinois
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in the health care field. Home Care experience preferred
- Current CPR certification
- Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills
- Demonstrates the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Licensed driver with automobile insurance in accordance with state and/ or agency requirements, with a good driving record
Pay Range:Pay ranges from $38.327/hour to $61.367/hour (rate of pay is based on applicable years of experience)Horizon Health is committed to caring not only for our patients, but for our staff as well. We offer you an extensive total compensation and benefits package. As an employee of Horizon Health, your benefits include a competitive salary, medical, dental and vision insurance, Employee 403(b), health savings account with Company match, as well as Vacation, Sick and Paid Holidays.
