Physical Therapist position at SunCrest Healthcare, Inc. in Griffin

SunCrest Healthcare, Inc. is presently looking of Physical Therapist on Fri, 31 May 2013 21:00:20 GMT. Description The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising and participating in the application of a wide variety of physical therapy treatments to enhance rehabilitation of physical disabilities, injuries, and disease processes. The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimes to patients in their place of residence for the purpose...

Physical Therapist

Location: Griffin Georgia

Description: SunCrest Healthcare, Inc. is presently looking of Physical Therapist right now, this position will be placed in Georgia. Detailed specification about this position opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Description

The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising and participating in the application of a wide variety of physical therapy treatments to enhance rehabilitat! ion of physical disabilities, injuries, and disease processes. The Physical Therapist evaluates, plans, and administers comprehensive physical therapy modalities/regimes to patients in their place of residence for the purpose of developing and restoring function through rehabilitative physical therapy as prescribed by a physician. The Physical Therapist complies with applicable laws and regulations and adheres to Medicare and Medicaid regulations.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs comprehensive assessment utilizing the OASIS data set.
• Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments in response to patients’ needs and in accordance with physician orders.
• Initiates a written plan of care, re-evaluates and updates the plan as necessary.
• Provides physical therapy services as prescribed by a physician, which can be safely provided in the home and assisting the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagno! stic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional abilit! ies test within the therapy scope of practice.
• Assists the physician in evaluating disability, injury or disease process of individual patients, and in determining the patient’s level of function.
• Interprets plans and establishes and implements the proper treatment in accordance with the physician’s orders.
• Contacts the physician directly for patient reports and care as needed.
• Submits appropriate documentation of the patient’s progress and course of care to the agency and the physician.
• Documents skilled care and/or services provided in compliance with federal and state laws and regulation, and agency policies and procedures.
• Observes and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the physician and Director of Nursing/clinical designee the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in patient's condition, or when there are deviations from the plan of care.
• Instructs the pat! ient and caregiver in care and use of physical therapy devices.
• Instructs other health team personnel including, when appropriate, Home Health Aides and caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient.
• Evaluates the home environment and makes appropriate recommendations.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as required. The physical therapists shall be accessible at all times by two way communication, which enable the Physical Therapist to be readily available for consultation during the delivery of care.
• Instructs the patient and caregiver on the patient's total physical therapy program.
• Attends agency meetings and in-service programs as required.
• Acts as Case Manager for therapy-only cases.
• Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, and plans for continued care.
• Promotes and p! rovides patient/family/caregiver education using various verbal and wri! tten communication techniques that take into account the patient’s/family’s cultural, ethnic, and/or personal needs or preferences.
• Plans patient discharge appropriately; provides information about community resources to address patient ongoing needs.
• Participates in the agency’s performance/quality improvement program.
• Obtains appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status.
• Completes projects/assignments within specific timetables.
• Attains goals as set forth in the annual performance evaluation.
• Submits documentation within required timeframes.
• Maintains strict confidentiality on patient, agency, and employee matters.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the wo! rk requirements that may be inherent in the position.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Education:
Graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association, or both.

If licensed or registered prior to 1966, you must meet the alternative qualifications cited in the Medicare Conditions of Participation, Section 405.12.

If trained outside the United States:
Graduated after 1928 from a physical therapy curriculum approved in the country in which the curriculum was located and in which there is a member organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy. Must meet the requirements for membership in a member organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.

Licensure:
Currently licensed in the state of practice

Experience:
Minim! um of 1 year experience as a Physical Therapist

• CPR p! er agency policy.
• Current health certificate/physical examination and TB testing results (if applicable).
• Evidence of physical abilities to adequately perform described duties.
• Knowledgeable of federal, state regulations and agency’s policies and procedures regarding patient care.
• Able to lift the equivalent weight of an adult sized patient.
• Able to learn and apply professional training, follow physician’s orders and produce accurate records of activities and services provided.
• Able to see and hear adequately to respond to auditory and visual requests which relate to the coordination of agency activities.
• Able to speak in a clear, concise voice in order to communicate direction for agency activities and staff.
• Able to organize work procedures, assume responsibility and effectively supervise others.
• Demonstrates adequate knowledge regarding exposure to body fluids, and chemicals, and some ha! zardous equipment.
• Demonstrates exceptional assessment skills.
• Possesses excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate across all levels of authority and to patients.
• Possesses excellent organization, problem solving, and project management skills.
• Maintains licensure requirements as applicable to the position.
• Maintains a valid driver’s license and insurance as applicable to the position.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

1. Hours of Work: As required and scheduled.

2. Physical and Mental Demands & Limitations Statement: This position requires good physical and mental health. The position requires the physical & mental ability to stand, walk, use hands and fingers, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, talk, write, hear and see. The position requires mental fortitude to use logical and analytical thinking and the abili! ty to handle stress. For specific physical demands of the position plea! se see attached.

You are not required to disclose information about physical or mental limitations that you believe will not interfere with your ability to do the job. However, you should disclose any physical or mental impairment for which special arrangements or reasonable accommodations are needed to enable you to perform the essential functions of the job. Your description of any impairment and suggestions for reasonable accommodations will be considered in providing reasonable accommodations.

HIPAA

Demonstrates an understanding of the HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act of 1996) regulations as they apply to their job and business. Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient information, medical information and the medical record.

a. Discusses only appropriate patient information in public and private areas protecting the confidentiality and dignity of all patients, by actions and words.

b. Releas! es only appropriate patient information over the telephone providing for balance between guest services and confidentiality of all patients.

c. Maintains record confidentiality by sending all internal and external written patient information in sealed envelopes to other departments.

d. Has a clear understanding of the HIPAA Security rule as it relates to electronic, technical and physical safeguards for computer equipment, and access levels.
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This position starts available on: Fri, 31 May 2013 21:00:20 GMT

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