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Job description
Physical Therapist (Birmingham, AL) - ProHealth Home Health & Hospice
Job Category : PHH Therapy
Requisition Number : PHYSI
Full-Time
Locations
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1800 CORP DR
1800 Corporate Dr
Birmingham, AL , USA
A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
Qualifications
Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Responsibilities
Understand and adhere to established policies and procedures.
Provide physician prescribed physical therapy.
Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
Return the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.
Participate with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
Direct and supervise personnel as required.
Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
Perform all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
Consult with physicians regarding change in treatment.
Write reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
Instruct patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participate in inservice programs and present inservice programs as assigned.
Participate in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
Attend all patient care conferences as scheduled.
Prepare clinical and progress notes.
Assist physician with evaluating level of function.
Help develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
Consult with family and Agency personnel.
Complete and submit OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
Appropriately utilize ICD-10 codes.
Working Environment
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
Lifting Requirements
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
Heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.
Licenses & Certifications
PT
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Worksite address
birmingham, AL, 35275, US
Who can apply
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