What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist, PRN position at Patriot At Home?
Patriot Homecare is a rapidly growing, quality focused, family owned and operated local home health network looking for a PRN Physical Therapist to join our team! Are you tired of working the same corporate job where you are not appreciated? Contact us and learn about what it is to be a valued member of our Patriot Family!
As a PRN Physical Therapist, you will provide skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to patients in their homes in accordance with physicians orders.
Business Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Territory: We are looking to cover Ashtabula County.
As a PRN Physical Therapist, you will:
- Provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the patient's needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments
- Establish a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary
- Assist in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary patient care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy
- Assist the physician evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests
- Teach, supervise, and counsel the family and patient in the physical therapy program
- Write clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the patient's record within 72 hours.
Job Conditions:
- The ability to drive and the ability to access patients' homes which may not be routinely wheelchair accessible are required
- Hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity must be sufficient to perform a physical assessment of the patient's condition and to perform patient care
- On occasion, may be required to bend, stoop. reach, and move patient weight up to 250 pounds, lift and/or carry up to 30 pounds
- Must be able to effectively communicate in English
Qualifications:
- Must be a graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
- Must be licensed or registered by the State
- Must have at least one year of institutional/home health experience
- Must have criminal background check
- Must have current CPR certification
We cannot wait for you to join our team!
Patriot Homecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
