Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - PRN

Pay: DOE

$135 (DOE) PER EVALUATION, plus mileage

Areas: Albuquerque, Rio Rancho, and areas in Sandoval County

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part, and helps patients reach maximum performance levels. Evaluates, records and reports on patient progress. In addition, physical therapy is required to perform comprehensive at-home evaluations and maintain an open line of communication with patients, family members and caregivers.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of an accredited school of Physical Therapy
• Successful completion of Physical Therapy Program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• NM State Physical Therapist license
• 2 years experience working in home health, preferred
• CPR and first aid certification

SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Excellent communication and time-management skills
• Demonstrated ability to document accurately using charting software
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be detail oriented, flexible, and organized
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient, employee, and company proprietary information, and
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses clients’ needs and develops plans for therapy that meets identified needs.
• Administers and performs therapeutic interventions with clients.
• Examines patients' medical histories, testing and measuring their strength, range of motion, balance, coordination, posture, muscle performance, respiration, and motor function
• Meets the patient’s goals and needs and provides quality care by assessing and interpreting evaluations and test results, determining treatment plans in consultation with physicians, and by prescription.
• Maintains patients’ self-esteem, privacy, and confidentiality of personal information.
• Provides patients with opportunities for independence and choice consistent with their care plans.
• Evaluates effects of therapy treatments by observing, charting, and evaluating patient’s progress, providing medically necessary treatment plan and modifications
• Notifies physician of changes, processes orders.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to accepted regulatory, corporate, and professional guidelines. Records daily treatment charges per corporate procedures.
• Provides direct consultation with physician and/or interdisciplinary team members; receives and shares information.
• Provides training on programs, adaptive equipment, and other interventions.
• Utilize and supervise therapy assistants as outlined by Federal and State regulations and documents appropriately in the clinical record. Utilizes appropriate bag techniques and standard precautions.
• Follows infection control and safety control standards when using equipment

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above-mentioned position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities.