(PRN) Physical Therapist (Pensacola, FL.) ProHealth Home Health

Physical Therapist (PT)-Florida

A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Nursing/Clinical Manager.

Qualifications

1. Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.

1. Currently licensed in the state of Florida

2. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.

3. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.

4. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.

3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

4. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.

5. Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.

6. Direct and supervises personnel as required.

Florida Specific

• Services furnished by a Physical Therapy Assistant will be furnished under the general supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and shall not exceed any of the duties authorized by the license issued by the State of Florida for the practice of physical therapy assistant.

• General supervision means the supervision of a physical therapist assistant should not require on-site supervision by the physical therapist. The physical therapists shall always be accessible by two-way communication, which enables the physical therapist to be readily available for consultation during the delivery of care. Supervisory visits will occur every 30 days or less or according to state law, whichever occurs first, by the appropriate therapist.

7. Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.

8. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.

• In Florida, To provide physical therapy services as prescribed by a physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse, acting within their scope of practice, which can be safely provided in the home and assisting the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilities test.

9. Consults with physicians regarding changes in treatment.

• In Florida, to observe and record activities and findings in the clinical record and report to the physician, physician assistant, or advanced practice registered nurse the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition, or when there are deviations from the plan of care.

10. To instruct the patient and caregiver in care and use of physical therapy devices.

11. To instruct other health team personnel including, when appropriate, home health aids and caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient.

12. Supervision of the Home Health Aide and oversight of the Home Health Aide Plan of Care when Nursing Services are not ordered for the patient.

13. To instruct the caregiver on the patient’s total physical therapy program.

14. Write reports to physicians regarding patients’ progress.

15. Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.

16. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.

17. Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.

18. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.

19. Prepares clinical and progress notes.

20. Assists physicians with evaluating level of function.

21. Help develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.

22. Consults with family and Agency personnel.

19. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.

20. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

Working Environment

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationship

1. Supervised by: Director of Nursing/Clinical Manager

2. Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned Job Description – Registered Physical Therapist (PT) (continued)

RISK Exposure

High risk

Lifting Requirements

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended periods while standing and being involved in physical activity.

• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

The ProHealth group of companies are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship status, disability, military status, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other legally protected characteristic.

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