Physical Therapist
Company: Personal Touch Home Care
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: June 21, 2022
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 providing in-home nursing care, IV therapy, wound care,
physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, hospice
care, social work, and personal care services. We are dedicated to
the provision of individualized, comprehensive quality patient and
family-centered care and believe that each person is a unique
individual. Enhancing the quality of life by promoting and
restoring health, alleviating suffering, and providing
compassionate care to the sick and dying is our belief and we work
to make it Personal with each patient. We are dedicated to hiring
experienced and competent staff that follows the highest standards
of care and excellence.We are seeking a qualified Full-Time
Physical Therapist for our Chesapeake, VA location. We Offer
- Competitive wages
- Paid time off
- Paid Holidays
- Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD insurance
- AFLAC insurance
- 401k
- ESOP
- Mileage reimbursement
- Weekly direct depositJob SummaryThe 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 accordinglyRequired Qualifications
- Currently licensed as a 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:
- Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional
status and participation in the development of the total plan of
care. Evaluate home environment.
- Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for
rehabilitation.
- Directing physical therapy treatment.
- Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and
care of therapeutic appliances.
- Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
- 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 the prosthetic device.
- Supervising physical therapy assistants, home health
aides/personal care aides when such personnel is participating in a
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 patients.
- 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 the peer consultation process.
- Other duties as assigned.Personal Touch Home Care is a National
Provider of Medicare Home Care Services since 1974. At Personal
Touch, we strive to serve our communities to the best of our
abilities by implementing the latest technologies and adhering to
the best business practices.
Keywords: Personal Touch Home Care, Chesapeake , Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Chesapeake, Virginia
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