Physical Therapist PRN - Home Care - Bloomington
Company: CARLE
Location: Oreana
Posted on: June 22, 2022
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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, Decatur , Physical Therapist PRN - Home Care - Bloomington, Healthcare , Oreana, Illinois
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