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LHC Group · 3 days ago

Senior Living Lead Physical Therapist

Asheville, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$34.28/hr - $46.82/hr

LHC Group is a preferred post-acute care partner for hospitals, physicians, and families nationwide. The Senior Living Lead Therapist is responsible for the day-to-day clinical care of patients in Home Health and Outpatient Services, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with company standards.

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Responsibilities

Documents all Outpatient and HH visit types per company standards

Timely initiation of care for Outpatient and HH SOC

Schedules patient at appropriate time for therapy

Identifies patient and family education needs

Collaborates with the team to establish interdisciplinary team goals

Utilizes equipment in a proper and safe manner, reports broken or faulty equipment

Follows medical regimen developed for the patient. Is aware of and adheres to precautions (THR, TKR, Cardiac, Wound, etc.)

Utilizes the following safe treatment techniques: transfers, positioning, feeding, splinting, paraffin bath, cryotherapy, etc

Utilizes treatment approaches according to established PT protocols and policies

Utilizes alternatives or other innovative approaches as needed

Processes and secures physician orders

Aware of financial situation and plans care appropriately; ensures that patient is aware of home/work place accessibility; ensures patient awareness of needed equipment, and makes plans to secure it; designs a home exercise program to address all pre-existing problems; makes all appropriate referrals at D/C

Serves as a member of the Performance Improvement team

Actively participates in Department Team meetings

Conducts in services for other staff members as needed or identified

Participates in weekend and holiday rotation as needed

Participates in student supervision as indicated

Assists in the interview process for new therapy department employees as needed

Ensures all therapists perform treatments and documentation that meet all company standards

Attends Team Conference weekly and functions as an active participant of the ID team

Proficient in Wound care as allowed by state practice acts