PHYSICAL THERAPIST-HOMECARE

Job description

Overview

nPhysical Therapist, Homecare

n$10,000 Sign-on Bonus for Experienced Candidates

nFull Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift

nHomecare and Hospice Overview:

nCovenant Health HomeCare and Hospice is the area’s largest locally owned home health and hospice provider, with one of the largest rehabilitation departments in East Tennessee. Our HomeCare and Hospice services are part of Covenant Health, East Tennessee’s largest nonprofit health system and a Becker’s “Top 150 Places to Work in Healthcare.” Covenant Health includes nine hospitals and nearly 150 service locations, offering employees a comprehensive benefits package with tuition reimbursement, student loan assistance, certification bonuses, and leadership development programs.

nPosition Summary:

nUnder general supervision; plans, evaluates and implements treatment programs for physical therapy patients in the home. Modifies and supervises treatment plans in accordance with patient progress. The Physical Therapist reports to the assigned Clinical Supervisor.

nResponsibilities

nnnProvides patient care including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific areas of care:

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nnInitial and ongoing evaluation to determine level of function, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points;

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nnProblem identification and Plan of Care development;

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nnGoal setting;

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nnCare planning in consultation with physician to achieve goals;

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nnTreatment provision;

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nnInterim evaluation;

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nnRevision of care plan as indicated;

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nnRefers to other disciplines and coordinates services in consultation with care-team members;

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nnReports changes in patient condition;

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nnEvaluation and provision of equipment required to increase the client's function and independence; and,

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nnEvaluates the effectiveness and outcomes of care and plans discharge;

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nnResponsible for documentation including, but not necessarily limited to, the following specific requirements:

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nnTimely recording of all evaluation data, treatments, and client's response to therapy interventions;

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nnRecording outcome of conferences, and,

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nnRecording quality assurance data.

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nnResponsible for education and consultation with clients and families, and agency staff and personnel.

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nnSupervises physical therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.

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nnConducts training for medical or nursing personnel, as well as the general public in physical therapy techniques and objective.

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nnAssists with on-the-job training and orientation of support staff on physical therapy related topics.

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nnResponsible for educational development of assisted PT students.

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nnIn those instances where the physical therapist may be assigned to a hospice patient, the following areas of responsibility may additionally be required:

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nnGoal setting related to needs of hospice patient;

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nnTreatment planning in consultation with the physician and interdisciplinary team to achieve goals;

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nnConsultation with IDG team members;

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nnProvision of equipment required to increase the patient's function and independence;

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nnRecording patient care conferences and their outcomes;

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nnPain management, planning and evaluation; and,

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nnProvision of specialized hospice training.

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nnLocal travel required.

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nnFollows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.

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nnPerforms other duties as assigned.

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n nQualifications

nMinimum Education:

nGraduation from an accredited program of physical therapy.

nMinimum Experience:

nStaff Physical Therapist must have two (2) years’ experience in home health or an acute hospital setting. Clinical Specialist must have a minimum of four (4) years experience with three (3) years in area or specialty. Knowledge of Medicare and documentation requirements desirable.

nLicensure Requirement:

nMust have and maintain State of Tennessee physical therapy licensure. CPR required. Employee must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license Class D and state mandated minimum insurance coverage. Driving record must meet Covenant Health minimum standards at the date of hire and throughout employment tenure.

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nJob Title PHYSICAL THERAPIST-HOMECARE

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nFacility Covenant Home Care

nDepartment Name HOMECARE KNOX PT

Worksite address

knoxville, TN, 37955, US

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