Physical Therapist Home Health Part Time
Company: Bedrock Management Services Organization
Location: Cherry Hill
Posted on: March 7, 2023
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Job Description:
Bedrock Management Services Organization - Position Title:
Physical TherapistDepartment: Patient Care Therapy Group
(PCTG)Reports to: Regional Director of Therapy OperationsCreated
by: Regional Director of Therapy OperationsCreated on: August
2021
Position Summary: -This position is responsible for providing
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/Dementia-care
facility, in an assisted living facility, or in an independent
living facility. This position will evaluate and treat in the most
functional environment which is the patient's home and assesses the
need for, develop, and deliver physical therapy interventions to
facilitate rehabilitation both on an intermittent and
maintenance-based scale. The Physical Therapist identifies the need
for and makes referral(s) to other disciplines to address the
comprehensive needs of patients. The Physical Therapist will
implement individualized therapy program designed to restore,
reinforce, and enhance performance and optimize independence. In
addition, this position instructs, educates and trains patients and
caregivers in those skills and functions essential in promoting
quality, independence, and productivity, in order to diminish or
correct movement disorder pathology.
Essential Functions: -
Works closely with the Regional Director of Therapy Operations and
Program Manager to ensure proper execution and maintenance of the
Wellness Programs
- - - - - - - - - Screens, examines and evaluates patients,
including history and systems review
- - - - - - - - - Provides thorough HEP education to patients and
caregivers in a manner they can understand, and plans appropriately
for discharge when medical necessity no longer indicates skilled
therapeutic care.
- - - - - - - - - Makes clinically necessary referrals to other
disciplines within care partners as well as other agencies in order
to address the most complex and comprehensive needs of the
patient.
- - - - - - - - - Consults with other members of the Health &
Wellness team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen
consistent with the objective findings, functional needs and
capabilities of each patient.
- - - - - - - - - Adapts program and/or plan of care according to
the needs of individual patient.
- - - - - - - - - Orders supplies and equipment (DME) as
necessary
- - - - - - - - - Maintains, identifies, and reports the need for
repair of equipment as necessary
- - - - - - - - - High quality patient care. Ensures that patients
and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.
- - - - - - - - - Participates in departmental initiatives and
demonstrates effective communication with all team members.
- - - - - - - - - Facilitates professional growth, development and
overall improvement of departmental performance.
- - - - - - - - - Performs other professional duties associated
with the care of the patient, development of discipline-specific
therapy services, and design of program delivery.
- - - - - - - - - Application of appropriate tests, measures (FOMs)
and therapeutic intervention.
- - - - - - - - - Identify impairments, determine the predicted
level of improvement and the time required to achieve it, identify
precautions/contraindications and design and plan of care.
- - - - - - - - - Follows proper continuing education requirements
and assures up to date licensure.
- - - - - - - - - Services include but are not limited to
application of therapeutic techniques in areas such as:
o - - - Therapeutic exercise including aerobic capacity
conditioning, balance coordination, agility training, body
mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait
and locomotion training, neuro-motor development training,
relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training
o - - - Functional training
o - - - Manual therapy
o - - - Airway clearance techniques
o - - - Integumentary repair and protection
o - - - Use of electrotherapeutic, physical agent and mechanical
modalities
o - - - Education on Chronic Disease Management
o - - - Falls Assessment and Interventions to reduce fall risk
o - - - Case Management in the home and community
Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
- - - - - - - - - Valid State Physical Therapy License/
Registration REQUIRED to start
- - - - - - - - - Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
certification required
Preferred Qualifications
- - - - - - - - - Dementia experience
- - - - - - - - - Geriatric experience
- - - - - - - - - Interest and/or experience in lymphedema
- - - - - - - - - At least 1 year of geriatric experience
Keywords: Bedrock Management Services Organization, Cherry Hill , Physical Therapist Home Health Part Time, Healthcare , Cherry Hill, New Jersey
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