Physical Rehabilitation Therapist

Company: Advanced Home Health
Location: Iron Station
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

Our therapy team executes customized treatment plans that deliver real results and exceed patients' expectations. If you're motivated to give our clients a more positive quality of life we encourage you to apply today!
Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referralsCompletes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and proceduresReviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions & contraindicationsEstablishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of independence and/or function
Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatmentCommunicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicableConsults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation & treatment, progress of the patient & discharge from treatment

Recommends and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function.
Incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehab program

Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal lawsSupervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and patient-related activities in accordance with state practice act
Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills
Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist by state in which practicingCurrent Basic Life Support or Cariopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulationsA minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferredDemonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detailThe candidate/employee will have the physical ability to perform job related duties which may require sitting, lifting, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling.
A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

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