About this opportunity
AlpineCare lists this Physical Therapist Per Visit opportunity in austin, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist Per Visit
Alpine Care Home Health is dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care in the home setting. Our team of skilled clinicians help individuals remain safe and independent in their homes, with personalized care that respects the individuals' goals, values, and overall well-being. Our team brings deep expertise in physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, and complex care management, and more. We offer customized tools and hands-on support to improve mobility, accelerate recovery, and encourage lasting self-reliance. We take pride in offering personalized, evidence-based care. We work closely with primary care providers, families, and specialists to create care plans that are proactive, holistic, and aligned with each patient's priorities. Through access to a full range of physical and mental health services, we aim to support patient independence and long-term stability.
We're building a purpose-driven team passionate about making a difference. If you're excited to shape the future of home-based care, here's what the role involves.
Position Overview The Physical Therapist Per Visit provides physical therapy services; communicates the patient's progress with other disciplines and directs, supervises and instructs non-professional home health aide staff in the provision of personal care to the patient.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
Under the physician's order, admits patients eligible for home care services within 24-48 hours
Assess and evaluates patient needs/problems, identifies mutually agreed upon goals with patients
Reports patient status and need for other disciplines to agency Clinical Supervisor and referring physician
Reports to assigned follow-up Clinician as indicated
Develops patient care plan that specifically addresses identified patient problems and goals
Updates care plans on an ongoing basis; revises and resolves patient problems and goals as changes occur and/or at recertification
Completes admission paperwork to include checklist and submits to Clinical Supervisor per agency policy
Provides physical therapist services including assessment, evaluation, procedures, teaching and training activities as outlined in the patient Plan of Care
Provides Physical therapist visits according to visit schedule and notifies agency of need to alter schedule in any way
Reports significant findings to patient's physician and Clinical Supervisor as they occur
Re-assess patient for effectiveness related to goals, continuing or discontinuing service, changes to goals or care plan update, objective evidence or statement of expectation of continued progress toward goals every 30 days
Submits completed physical therapist visit notes; communication notes and home health aide supervisory notes per agency policy on designated days as requested by Clinical Supervisor
Submits change orders per agency policy
May supervise the home health aide in lieu of a registered nurse if no nursing services are currently being provided
Supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant(s) as applicable and adheres to all rules, regulations, code of ethics, guidelines, and codes in federal, state, and local laws which are concerned with the practice of physical therapy
Performs all OASIS time point assessments per Medicare Criteria and per agency policy and procedure
Maintains open lines of communications to all members of the continuum of care team
Acts as a preceptor in the orientation of new physical therapy staff as requested
Attends staff meetings, team conferences and educational in-services per agency requirements
Participates in Process Improvement (PI) program by assisting with collection of data and serves on PI team upon request
Participates in discharge planning process per Medicare Criteria and agency policy and procedure
Follows agency policies and procedures
Performs these and all other duties as assigned by the Administrator
Able to lift 40 pounds from floor to shoulder
Repetitive walking, standing, sitting, bending, and use of hands.
Maintains a productivity level of 90%
Responsible to ensure the use of the 4Ms (What Matters to the patient, Medications, Mentation, and Mobility) and provides Age-Friendly Care
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills And Experience
A current unencumbered State professional license
Active CPR Certification
Must maintain a valid driver's license and good driving record
An automobile to be used for work
One year experience as a home care professional physical therapist and competent in performing comprehensive assessment and OASIS preferred
The ability to make sound professional clinical judgment
The ability to assess and document patient needs and formulate individualized patient care plans to meet those needs
Proficiency in clinical skills
Proficiency in personal computer use, including email, clinical, word processing, and spreadsheet software
Ability to drive in a car 2-4 hours per day
Perks and Benefits (What we offer):
Competitive salary and multiple health benefit options
Career growth and development
Mentorship and continued learning opportunities
Engaging and mission driven workplace
401(k) matching
Mileage reimbursement (if eligible)
Every person on our team helps shape the future of Alpine Care Home Health. If you're excited by meaningful work and shared impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Worksite address
austin, TX, 78716, US
Who can apply
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