About this opportunity
Professional Healthcare Resources lists this PT opportunity in baltimore, Maryland. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
We are looking for a dynamic Physical Therapist to join our phenomenal team of Therapist!
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nThe Physical Therapist responsible for ensuring quality total patient care through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient needs through nursing care plans for each assigned patient; responsible for effectiveness of measures implemented, under the direction of the physician, to resolve active problems of the patient and to provide stronger self-care techniques; directs Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides in quality patient care; provides appropriate patient/family/caregiver teaching; promotes quality services in accordance with established agency policies and procedures; ensures compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines for all services; meets budgeted productivity standards, and assures the quality and growth of the agency.
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nResponsibilities:
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Performs initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points
Develops and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members
Provides therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable; coordinates with physician and DME provider to obtains assistive devices to ensure safety and rehabilitation
Advises and consults with caregivers, family, and other agency personnel as applicable
Establishes and instructs the patient, the caretaker, or agency staff involved in assisting the patient in home exercise programs, when applicable
Instructs the patient and caregiver, when applicable, in the care and proper use of equipment and devices, such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics, and orthopedic devices
Accurately and completely prepares all clinical documentation per agency policy
Identifies and communicates changes in the patient’s condition; informs the physician and obtains new orders as needed
Maintains communication with the patient, family and other members of the home care team to ensure coordination of services and episode management that meets patient goals in a cost-effective manner
Evaluates outcomes of care through performance improvement activities, clinical outcomes, and adverse event reviews, clinical record reviews, and other assigned duties
Supervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriate
Participates in care conference, staff meetings, and at least quarterly, in-service programs
Plans for discharge
n nQualifications: Must be a Physical Therapist licensed in the state(s) of operation
Must be a graduate of physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or a four-year degree program approved by a state department of education
Must possess sound knowledge of rehabilitation principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations
A minimum of one year of licensed professional therapy experience preferred
Experience in community or home health preferred
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nWhat does PHR has to offer?
Diverse pay system and great earning potential
Holiday, weekend and on-call additional pay
Cell phone and mileage reimbursement
Advanced orientation and annual educational programs
Friendly, family oriented and caring working environment
Great benefits package which includes health, dental and vision care, PTO, company-paid life insurance, Tuition Reimbursement, and a 401K Plan
n We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to gender, marital status, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran's status, disability, or any other protected characteristics.
Worksite address
baltimore, MD, 21276, US
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