Reliant at Home ยท 4 months ago
PRN Physical Therapist Home Health - Palestine
Reliant at Home is a multi-site Home Health, Hospice, Caregivers, and Rehab company seeking a PRN Physical Therapist for Palestine, TX and surrounding areas. The role involves performing clinical assessments, developing and documenting patient care plans, and providing treatment for various disorders while promoting the agency's philosophy and policies.
Health CareHospitalNursing and Residential Care
Responsibilities
Perform clinical assessment; Identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient
Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data
Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient needs and desires
Applies concept of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
Assist/instruct patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs
Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills
Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies
Qualification
Required
Home health experience strongly preferred
Perform clinical assessment; Identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient
Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis
Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data
Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient needs and desires
Applies concept of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients
Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment
Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board
Assist/instruct patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities
Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc., in a safe manner
Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs
Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills
Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies