Physical Therapist - Home Care
Company: CARLE
Location: Ivesdale
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:
The Home Care Physical Therapist evaluates and develops treatment
plans for patients of all ages, modifying the plan of care as
appropriate. Serves as a role model in the delivery of professional
services and as a clinical resource for staff and students. Hours
may vary depending upon census and program need.Documents through
comprehensive detail about patient visit, information is sufficient
that following staff can determine exactly what and how care was
rendered with a clear plan for the next contact.Educates and
documents discharge planning prior to discharge, including
communication with physician, insurance source, outpatient visits
and community resources are planned and arranged if applicable.
Patient is provided with discharge documentation.Updates goals
promptly, ensures goals are closed as met or changed as patient
condition progresses.Collaboratively communicates and initiates
case conferencing as necessary and documents interactions (other
disciplines, MD, care coordinator, insurers, etc.).Communicates the
requirements for collaborative team and care givers, assignments
with scheduler, prepare written instructions for the assistant and
supervises the assistant in the patient home.Administers treatment
involving application of physical agents such as heat, cold, light,
water and electricity or traction and massage therapy.Evaluates,
fits and adjusts prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends
modifications to the orthotist/prosthetist.Plans and administers
prescribed physical therapy treatment programs for patients to
restore function, relieve pain and prevent disability, injury or
loss of body part.Performs patient assessment test, measurements
and evaluations, such as: range of motion and manual muscle tests,
gait and functional analyses, and body part measurements. Records
and evaluates findings to aid in establishing or revising specifics
of treatment programs.Reviews and evaluates physician or podiatrist
referral and patient medical record to determine if physical
therapy required.Demonstrates comprehension and adherence to
regulatory requirements and home care policies regarding practice,
and documentation content and timelines. Completes functional
assessments and documentation per regulations.Completes
comprehensive OASIS assessment of patients.Assess homebound status
of patients.Completes comprehensive physical therapy assessment in
patient's home and develop plan of care.Communicate with patients
to schedule appointment times and manage daily schedule.Assess home
safety and recommend equipment to improve patient's home
safety.Educate family/caregivers on recommended home exercise
program.Performs wound care within the scope of practice and
according to the plan of care and to the department policy.
Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , Physical Therapist - Home Care, Healthcare , Ivesdale, Illinois
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