Physical Therapist - Community Based Therapy
Company: Genesis Rehab Services
Location: Old Forge
Posted on: April 8, 2021
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Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist will primarily provide
outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the
older adult population. The in-home setting could be a patient's
private residence or in a patient's room in a SNF/NF, in an
assisted living facility, or in an independent living facility.
Vitality to You allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat
in the most functional environment which is the patient's home. The
Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and delivers
physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. The
Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes referral(s) to
other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of patients.
He/she implements individualized therapy program designed to
restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In addition, the
Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains patients and
caregivers in those skills and functions essential for promoting
independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct
pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and maintain
health.
RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. As necessary or applicable,
supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees,
students and support personnel in accordance with state licensure
requirements and professional standards.
2. Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment
schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as
well as work related meetings.
3. Attends and contributes to patient care, staffing conferences
and other related meetings.
4. Makes referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to
address the comprehensive needs of the patient.
5. Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team to select
the most appropriate therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs
and capabilities of each patient.
6. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the needs of
individual patient.
7. Promotes a safe environment and enforces the elimination of fire
and safety hazards.
8. Orders supplies and equipment as necessary.
9. Cleans, maintains, identifies, and reports the need for repair
of equipment as necessary.
10. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and families
receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.
11. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including history,
systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures,
synthesis information and interprets examination findings in order
to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine the
predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve it,
identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care.
Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in collaboration
with the patient and caregivers, implements the physical therapy
treatment plan, and completes all related documentation and record
keeping regarding these services. Services include but are not
limited to application of therapeutic techniques in areas such
as:
* Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity conditioning,
balance coordination, agility training, body mechanics and postural
stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training,
neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength, power, and
endurance training* Functional training* Manual therapy* Airway
clearance techniques* Integumentary repair and protection* Use of
electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical modalities*
Health and Wellness* Education on Chronic Disease Management *
Falls Assessment and Interventions to reduce fall risk* Case
Management in the home and community
12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive devices, and
trains patients in the use of adaptive devices included orthotics
and prosthetics.
13. Selects appropriate activities suited to the individual's
physical and mental capacity, intelligence level and interest.
14. Instructs patient in the skills and techniques required for
participation in mobility activities and evaluates patient
progress, attitudes, and behavior as related to rehabilitative
potential.
15. Performs routine reexamination as needed/required to
modify/progress plan of treatment.
16. Incorporates health and wellness programming into treatment
plans for patients.
17. Performs home and community mobility assessments and provides
recommendations for safe mobility in the home and community
space.
18. Upholds the GRS Promises:be ethicalI will always act with
integrity and honesty, and expect others to do the same. I will
ensure my actions comply with the standards set forth by our
Policies and Procedures Manuals and the Employee Handbook.
be respectfulI will treat others in the way I would like to be
treated. I will appreciate and respect others' beliefs, and I will
cherish our diversity.be accountableI will take responsibility for
myself in my actions and my quality of work. I will hold others to
those same standards. be actively engagedI will make a conscious
effort to be an active part of our community. I will check email
and RehabCentral regularly to keep up-to-date on important
information. I will be aware of the numerous resources available to
me as an employee.take pride in my work - my companyI will be proud
of the work I've done each and every day. I will always represent
my company in a positive, professional manner both inside and
outside of work. embrace changeI understand that change is a
necessary part of life. I will approach change with a positive
attitude and will work with my team members to overcome any
obstacles associated with change.communicate compassionatelyI will
communicate in an appropriate, professional and timely manner. I
will strive to be an active listener by making an effort to hear
not just the words another person is saying but, more importantly,
understand the total message being conveyed.strive for excellenceI
will continuously work to grow and develop myself as an employee. I
will ask for assistance if I need it, and I will be open to
receiving feedback from my manager.celebrateI will contribute to a
positive work environment where my team members and I enjoy coming
to work and celebrating each other's successes.
19. Performs other related duties as required.
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