Physical Therapist - Community Based Therapy - Saint Peters, MO
Company: PowerBack Rehabilitation
Location: Chesterfield
Posted on: June 23, 2022
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Job Description:
FULL TIME POSITIONPOSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist will
primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home
setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting could
be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in a
SNF/NF, in an assisted living facility, or in an independent living
facility. Vitality to You allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate
and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's
home. The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and
delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes
referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs
of patients. They implement individualized therapy program designed
to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the
Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains patients and
caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting
independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct
pathology. They direct activities to promote and maintain
health.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. As necessary or
applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary
licensees, students and support personnel in accordance with state
licensure requirements and professional standards.2. Responsible
for adherence to department and patient treatment schedule, timely
clinical and billing documentation requirements as well as work
related meetings.3. Attends and contributes to patient care,
staffing conferences and other related meetings.4. Makes referrals
to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the
comprehensive needs of the patient.5. Consults with other members
of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate
therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of
each patient.6. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the
needs of individual patient.7. Promotes a safe environment and
enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.8. Orders
supplies and equipment as necessary.9. Cleans, maintains,
identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as
necessary.10. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and
families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.11. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including
history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and
measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings
in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine
the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve
it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of
care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in
collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the
physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related
documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services
include but are not limited to application of therapeutic
techniques in areas such as:* Therapeutic exercise including
aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility
training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility
exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development
training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training*
Functional training* Manual therapy* Airway clearance techniques*
Integumentary repair and protection* Use of electrotherapeutic,
physical agent and mechanical modalities* Health and Wellness*
Education on Chronic Disease Management * Falls Assessment and
Interventions to reduce fall risk* Case Management in the home and
community12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive
devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices
included orthotics and prosthetics.13. Selects appropriate
activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity,
intelligence level and interest.14. Instructs patient in the skills
and techniques required for participation in mobility activities
and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related
to rehabilitative potential.15. Performs routine reexamination as
needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.16.
Incorporates health and wellness programming into treatment plans
for patients.17. Performs home and community mobility assessments
and provides recommendations for safe mobility in the home and
community space.18. Upholds the GRS Promises:-Be ethicalI will
always act with integrity and honesty, and expect others to do the
same. I will ensure my actions comply with the standards set forth
by our Policies and Procedures Manuals and the Employee
Handbook.-Be respectfulI will treat others in the way I would like
to be treated. I will appreciate and respect others' beliefs, and I
will cherish our diversity.-Be accountableI will take
responsibility for myself in my actions and my quality of work. I
will hold others to those same standards. -Be actively engagedI
will make a conscious effort to be an active part of our community.
I will check email and RehabCentral regularly to keep up-to-date on
important information. I will be aware of the numerous resources
available to me as an employee.take pride in my work - my companyI
will be proud of the work I've done each and every day. I will
always represent my company in a positive, professional manner both
inside and outside of work. embrace changeI understand that change
is a necessary part of life. I will approach change with a positive
attitude and will work with my team members to overcome any
obstacles associated with change.communicate compassionatelyI will
communicate in an appropriate, professional and timely manner. I
will strive to be an active listener by making an effort to hear
not just the words another person is saying but, more importantly,
understand the total message being conveyed.strive for excellenceI
will continuously work to grow and develop myself as an employee. I
will ask for assistance if I need it, and I will be open to
receiving feedback from my manager.celebrateI will contribute to a
positive work environment where my team members and I enjoy coming
to work and celebrating each other's successes.19. Performs other
related duties as required. -PTHVPandoLogic. Keywords: Physical
Therapist (PT), Location: Chesterfield, MO - 63006 , PL:
529543953
Keywords: PowerBack Rehabilitation, Chesterfield , Physical Therapist - Community Based Therapy - Saint Peters, MO, Healthcare , Chesterfield, Missouri
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