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Physical Therapist, Marion, Lake & Sumter Counties Job Details

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Company:  Omni Home Care
Job Code:  2438
Categories:  Home Healthcare / Home Care
Job Role:  Physical Therapist (PT)
Country:  United States
Region/Province:  Florida (FL)
City:  Ocala
Job Description: 

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

  • Performs comprehensive assessment utilizing the OASIS data set; performs vitals signs every visit or as ordered by physician
  • Provides physical therapy services as prescribed by a physician, which can be safely provided in the home and assisting the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities test.
  • Assists the physician in evaluating disability, injury or disease process of individual patients, and in determining the patient’s level of function.
  • Interprets plans and establishes and implements the proper treatment in accordance with the physician’s orders.
  • Contacts the physician directly for patient reports and care as needed.
  • Submits appropriate documentation of the patient’s progress and course of care to the Agency and the physician.
  • Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and report to the physician the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition, or when there are deviations from the plan of care.
  • Instructs the patient and caregiver in care and use of physical therapy devices;

· Instructs other health team personnel including, when appropriate, home health aides and caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient; and

  • Evaluates the home environment and makes appropriate recommendations
  • Participates in staff development and Performance Improvement activities as requested.
  • Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as required. The physical therapists shall be accessible at all times by two way communication, which enable the physical therapist to be readily available for consultation during the delivery of care.
  • Instructs the caregiver on the patient's total physical therapy program.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient, employee and Agency matters.
  • Assists the physician in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care (revising as necessary), prepares clinical and progress notes, advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel, and participates in in-service programs;
  • Acts as Case Manager for Therapy- only cases.
  • Attains quarterly/annual goals as established by the DON/Administrator in the quarterly/annual performance evaluation.
Post Date:  02/14/2012

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