Physical Therapist Home Health PRN
Company: CenterWell Home Health
Location: Gastonia
Posted on: March 12, 2023
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Job Description:
DescriptionThe Physical Therapist provides services that help
restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or
limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from
injuries or disease. The Physical Therapist work assignments are
varied and frequently require interpretation and independent
determination of the appropriate courses of action.Responsibilities
As a Home Health Physical Therapist , you will: Plan and administer
prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for
patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses and functional
disabilities to attain highest level of physical function.
Test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the
physician in evaluating the patient's level of function and records
findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish
measurable training objectives. Develop/implement a
conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician's
Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team.
Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results. Confer with
physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient
information and assist in developing, implementing and revising the
therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment. Provide Physical
Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written
instructions/care plan that reflects current plan of care as
related to therapy, supervise/evaluate staffs' performance. Monitor
the appropriate completion of documentation by physical therapy
assistants and home health aides/personal care workers as part of
the supervisory/leadership responsibility. Accurately, promptly and
thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and
evaluations. Assure that interim (verbal) orders received from the
physician and physical therapist are promptly and accurately
documented, submitted for physician signature and implemented
Report patient's progress to the patient's physician, Clinical
Manager, staff, patient and family. Submit evaluation, treatment
plans, progress reports and discharge summary to the supervisor and
care management staff. Required Experience/Skills:
Keywords: CenterWell Home Health, Gastonia , Physical Therapist Home Health PRN, Healthcare , Gastonia, North Carolina
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