Home Health Physical Therapist
Company: Amedisys Home Health Services
Location: Milledgeville
Posted on: January 23, 2023
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Job Description:
Required Current, unencumbered license to practice physical
therapy specific to that state the employee is assigned to work by
the Company. Graduate from an accredited physical therapy
educational program as set by the Commission on Accreditation of
Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). One (1+) year related physical
therapy experience for PTs entering home health care to ensure that
knowledge and skills are sufficient to safely provide physical
therapy services to patients.If less than one (1) year experience,
then approval from regional clinical leaders required as well as
appropriate mentoring and/or residency program established. Current
CPR certification._Amedisys is an equal opportunity employer. All
qualified employees and 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._ Description - External What You Will Do
Responsible for helping patients maintain, restore, and improve
movement, activity, and function thereby enabling optimal
performance and enhancing health, well-being, and quality of life.
Under a physician approved plan of care, this position is
responsible for providing interventions, conducting reexaminations,
modifying interventions as necessary, and performing discharge
planning. Provides a comprehensive patient examination / evaluation
at the initial visit upon receipt of referral. Reassesses the
patient at a minimum of every 30 days. Makes necessary revisions to
the patient's plan of care in conjunction with the physician and
documents the patient's continual care needs. Provides physical
therapy patient/client management, including interventions in
accordance with the physician approved plan of care. Provides
documentation of each visit according to the APTA Documentation
Guidelines and accepted regulatory standards for inclusion in the
patient's clinical record. Provides coordination of care by
participating in interdisciplinary team and by observing,
recording, and reporting the patient's response to treatment and
any change in the patient's condition to the team. Identifies the
patient's need for other disciplines and services and initiates the
appropriate referrals. Provides resources for future needs. Acts as
a consultant to other care providers as needed. Completes OASIS
assessments timely, accurately, and according to OASIS user's
manual definitions. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) in
accordance with applicable municipal, state, and federal rules and
regulations.Provides consistent patient care oversight.Remains
accessible by telecommunication, conducts regularly scheduled and
documented conferences with the PTA, and makes supervisory visits
to the patient.Assesses competence of PTA in performing assigned
activities.Remains available upon request of the PTA for
reexamination of the patient in instances of a noted change in the
patient's medical status, response to interventions or a discharge
or discontinuation from physical therapy services.Includes
documentation of supervisory activities in the patient's medical
record. Participates in patient care conferences, in-services,
chart audit activities, quality improvement activities including
OBQI and OBQM, and peer-review activities. Maintains
confidentiality of information relating to the physical
therapist-client relationship. Makes recommendations for follow-up
care in coordination with the care center that admitted the patient
and utilizes other care center care providers to assist with
referrals to community resources. Supervises the Home Health Aide
when SN is not active in the case. Communicates plan of care
changes to the Aide and other appropriate staff as necessary. Keeps
abreast of physical therapy trends and knowledge for the service
provision, documentation, and care coordination. Performs other
duties as assigned.About Amedisys Caregiving is our Calling At
Amedisys whether we're caring for patients directly or supporting
those who do, each of us is a caregiver at heart. Every team member
contributes to our mission of providing exceptional, clinically
distinct care in the home to thousands of patients and families
every day.In home health, you'll be a true advocate engaging
patients throughout their coordinated health care journey all while
maintaining autonomy and independence to support their needs.If
you're looking for a home with a Nationwide Company where you can
put your skills and experience to work, make a difference every day
and pursue your goals for the future, join our team.Job Type:
Full-timePay: $68.00 - $80.00 per hourBenefits: 401(k) 401(k)
matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee assistance
program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health
insurance Life insurance Paid time off Travel reimbursement Tuition
reimbursement Vision insuranceMedical specialties: Geriatrics Home
HealthSchedule: Day shift Monday to Friday Self-determined
scheduleExperience: Home Health: 1 year
(Preferred)License/Certification: Physical Therapy License
(Required)Work Location: One location
Keywords: Amedisys Home Health Services, Macon , Home Health Physical Therapist, Healthcare , Milledgeville, Georgia
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