Physical Therapist (Home Health) - Full-time
Company: Brookdale Home Health
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: February 19, 2021
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Job Description:
Full-time Physical Therapist for Brookdale Home Health in
Ballwin, MO area (St. Louis). Job Summary Provides and directs
Physical Therapy services to patients including assessment,
treatment, program planning and implementation. Functions under
physicians orders and adheres to applicable principles and
practices of physical therapy, Brookdale Healthcare Services
policies and procedures and state regulations. Essential Functions
1. Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by
performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating referrals;
evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively
participating in the care planning process; appropriately
documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating
patient status and needs to the patient, the patients family, the
staff and other professionals as appropriate. 2. Establishes
individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team
members. Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list,
including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve
identified goals. 3. Coordinates treatment plan with patient,
family and other team members. Implements and conducts treatment as
outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patients response to
intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in
accordance with physicians orders. Documents results of patients
assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services.
Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient. 4.
Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the
performance of the patient in his/her own environment. Participates
in discharge planning. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive
devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and
appropriate staff in the use or application of the above. 5. Refers
patients for treatment to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) by
completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and
communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and
directs PTA in the implementation of the treatment plan. 6. Reviews
the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and
of individual physical therapy programs for effectiveness and
efficiency, using predetermined criteria. 7. Participates in
patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and
informally with other team members in coordinating the total
rehabilitation program of the patient. Attend in-service training
and facility meetings as required. 8. Submits billing, payroll and
expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in
the collection of statistics as directed. 9. Complies with all
Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for
the healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in
Continuous Quality Improvement Program as required. Adheres to
established confidentiality standards as required by Brookdale
Healthcare Services concerning patient information. 10.
Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation,
planning, implementation and follow-up of the patient therapy
programs. Education and Experience Bachelor of Science in Physical
Therapy from an accredited program. Certifications, Licenses, and
other Special Requirements Completion of the National Certification
Examination for Registered Physical Therapist. License to practice
physical therapy within the state. Ability to work varying hours,
including weekends and holidays. Management/Decision Making Applies
existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within
a department. Uses sound judgment and experience to solve
moderately complex problems based on precedent, example,
reasonableness or a combination of these. Knowledge and Skills
Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a
thorough understanding of the organization and work environment.
Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Basic computer
software skills in Microsoft Word and Excel. Ability to work
holidays and weekends as operation demands. Ability to maintain the
highest standards of ethical professional and clinical judgment.
Ability to address staff and patients in a courteous and friendly
manner as well as accept constructive criticism. Must be willing to
communicate with patients of various levels of functioning and
various types of personalities. Willingness to communicate
perceived physical and emotional needs of patients to other skilled
staff to assist with addressing their care needs.
Keywords: Brookdale Home Health, Chesterfield , Physical Therapist (Home Health) - Full-time, Healthcare , Chesterfield, Missouri
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