Physical Therapist (FT or PRN)
Newport News, Virginia
Employer: Frontier Management
Industry: Healthcare
Salary: $38.00 per hour
Job type: Full-Time
Job description
Job description
Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice, a leader in the home care industry began operations in 1974 and has grown into a national company.
We are seeking a qualified Full-Time or PRN - Physical Therapist for our office location in Newport News. Our specific coverage areas for PT services located in Gloucester, VA.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly direct deposit
JOB SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for physical therapy services. Completing initial assessments, routine visits and communicating all patient related information back to the office and documenting accordingly
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently licensed as an Physical Therapist in the State
• Preferred two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist. Home Health experience preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Strong computer skills; familiarity with Allscripts/NetSmart preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
a. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
b. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehabilitation.
c. Directing physical therapy treatment.
d. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
e. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
f. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, as well as instructing them to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Supervising physical therapy assistant, home health aides/personal care aides when such personnel are participating in patient's rehabilitation regime.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary. 6. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education for nursing personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education:
Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Physical Therapy License (Required for State of VA)
CPR Certification (Required)
Job Type: FT or PRN (Full-TIme are eligible for benefit suite)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Job Types: Full-time, PRN
Pay: From $38.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
Ability to Relocate:
Work Location: On the road
Job description
Personal Touch Home Care & Hospice, a leader in the home care industry began operations in 1974 and has grown into a national company.
We are seeking a qualified Full-Time or PRN - Physical Therapist for our office location in Newport News. Our specific coverage areas for PT services located in Gloucester, VA.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Weekly direct deposit
JOB SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the implementation of standards of care for physical therapy services. Completing initial assessments, routine visits and communicating all patient related information back to the office and documenting accordingly
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Currently licensed as an Physical Therapist in the State
• Preferred two (2) years of experience as an occupational therapist. Home Health experience preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Strong computer skills; familiarity with Allscripts/NetSmart preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
a. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
b. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehabilitation.
c. Directing physical therapy treatment.
d. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
e. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
f. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient, as well as instructing them to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Supervising physical therapy assistant, home health aides/personal care aides when such personnel are participating in patient's rehabilitation regime.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary. 6. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education for nursing personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Other duties as assigned.
Education:
Master's (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Physical Therapy License (Required for State of VA)
CPR Certification (Required)
Job Type: FT or PRN (Full-TIme are eligible for benefit suite)
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Job Types: Full-time, PRN
Pay: From $38.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Home Health
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Gloucester, VA: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: On the road
Created: 2024-09-05
Reference: 1368733
Country: United States
State: Virginia
City: Newport News
ZIP: 23601
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