The Physical Therapist provided physical therapy treatments. These services are provided in the patient's home or place of residence.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides individualized Physical Therapy services to patients in their home or place of residence.
• Screens all referrals for appropriateness of services.
• Obtains health history utilizing patient/caregiver and others.
• Completes an assessment evaluation of the patient, including documenting physical, social, psychosocial and environmental needs of the patient.
• Develops a therapeutic care plan and goals based upon patient's needs and potential and the physician's referral. Coordinates this plan with other services, as needed.
• Provides ongoing assessment of patient's status and makes revisions of the therapeutic plan of care as indicated.
• Participation in intra and inter-agency patient centered conferences, team conferences and joint visits with CHN's.
• Involves the patient and caregiver actively in goal setting.
• Demonstrates proper teaching techniques in the development and implementation of individualized age specific teaching plan and seeks assistance as needed.
• Educates and supervises patient/caregiver and ancillary staff to enhance knowledge and skills needed to appropriately carry out assigned tasks.
• Serves as a resource to staff and provides support to staff.
• Participates in providing clinical experience for selected nursing and allied health students in coordination with their instructors.
• Interprets program services and policies to general public and other health services, providers and recipients of Home Care.
• Assists in orientation of new personnel and students.
• Functions as a resource for staff requiring clinical direction.
• Determines the need for follow-up by other personnel and patient activity supportive to the therapy treatment.
• Participates in data collection for quality improvement and participates in/initiates performance improvement activities.
• Utilizes resources appropriately and recognizes cost containment factors.
• Documents accurately and timely in medical record according to hospital department guidelines.
• Demonstrates knowledge of skilled treatments and interventions and implements appropriately, including therapeutic exercise programs.

QUALIFICATIONS / REQUIREMENTS:

One year experience as a registered physical therapist preferred. Current registration/license to practice as a Registered Physical Therapist in New York State.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree or higher in physical therapy from an accredited program.

OTHER:

The individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

About Us:

Good Samaritan Hospital Home Care