Physical Therapist
Horizon PACE
- Somerset, New Jersey, United States
- Somerset, New Jersey, United States
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Under the supervision of the Horizon PACE Director, the Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to participants of the Horizon PACE Program. Provides clinical physical therapy evaluation and treatment for program participants, on acute, restorative or maintenance levels as needed by Day Center, Nursing Home or in-home setting. Integrates the physical therapy treatment plan into the Interdisciplinary Team plan of care. Assists in the ordering, inventory, distribution and maintenance of durable medical equipment for participants.
*Position Responsibilities:*
· Conducts an in person initial comprehensive physical therapy assessment on all Horizon PACE participants upon enrollment. Coordinates with the Interdisciplinary Team to develop a comprehensive Plan of Care for each participant.
· Conducts an in-person physical therapy reassessment annually or as needed.
· Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team. Maintains regular attendance at, and participates in, Interdisciplinary Team meetings; communicates participant changes, collaborates on plan of care decisions and coordination for twenty-four (24) hour care delivery.
· Provides treatment to participants and implements physical therapy procedures consistent in achieving identified goals. Grades activities to facilitate goals. Confers with Interdisciplinary Team on participants care issues.
· Evaluates participant’s needs. Follows-up with participants during treatment, explaining precautions to take. Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to participants care problems with Interdisciplinary Team.
· Assesses the need for adaptive Durable Medical Equipment (DME), specialized shoes and prosthesis followed by recommendations to Interdisciplinary Team. Receives authorization prior to purchases. Assesses all newly issued orthotic shoes, braces and prosthetics for appropriateness and proper fit.
· Assists as liaison with nursing home and assisted living staff regarding physical therapy needs of participants who are their residents.
· Evaluates charts and reports on participant’s progress, documents physical therapy notes in the participant’s medical record according to Horizon PACE charting requirements.
· Assists in recommending physical therapy policies and procedures concerning services provided. Maintains quality assurance program, safety, environmental and infection control.
· Directs, supervises, performs initial and annual competencies, and evaluates the performance of the Physical Therapy Assistant.
· Performs competencies on appropriate direct care staff as needed.
· Ensures that the job responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of direct reports are defined and understood.
· Assists in training and provides ongoing education and clinical supervision for Physical Therapist Assistant(s). Adheres to department policy and physical therapy practice laws on Physical Therapy Association practice and reports to direct supervisor regarding these issues.
· Acts within the scope of his or her authority to practice
· Educates and instructs participants and family members regarding in-home exercise programs: gait training; transfers; Activity of Daily Living (ADL); home modifications; care and use of equipment.
· Trains Horizon PACE staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing ADL’s.
· Assists with data collection and prepares reports. Maintains any necessary participant statistics.
· Maintains department in a clean and orderly manner. Keeps equipment in good working condition according to manufactures recommendations.
· Follows all Horizon PACE policies and procedures, and applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) safety guidelines.
· Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of all company procedures, results and information about employees, participants and families.
· Handles potentially infectious specimens with appropriate biohazard precautions, and practices Universal Precautions.
· Participates in continuing education classes and any required staff and training meetings. Maintains professional affiliations and any required certifications.
· Participates in and supports Quality Improvement Initiatives.
· Performs other duties as required.
*Knowledge & Abilities:*
* Good working knowledge of physical, psychosocial and behavioral needs of the elderly population.
* Working knowledge of practice boundaries for Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistant (P.T.A.)
* Basic computer skills.
* Supports the Mission, Values, and Vision of Horizon PACE and the facility and adheres to the Corporate Compliance Code of Conduct.
* Is knowledgeable of participant rights and ensures an atmosphere which allows for the privacy, dignity and well-being of all participants in a safe, secure environment.
* Supports, cooperates with and implements specific procedures and programs
· Supports and participates in common teamwork
* Assist supervisor with various tasks to support department operations as directed; may also be assigned special projects.
* Perform tasks which are supportive in nature to essential functions of the job, but which may be altered or re-designed depending on individual circumstances.
* Assists participants and caregivers in filing grievances
*Experience & Education:*
· Be a graduate of a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following: the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association, or other equivalent organizations approved by the Secretary. Current State of Kentucky Physical Therapy license required.
· One-year experience working with a frail or elderly population preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Flexible spending account
* Health insurance
* Health savings account
* Life insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
* Drug screen and background check required. Do you acknowledge these requirements?
Experience:
* Physical Therapy: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
* Licensed Physical Therapist (Required)
Ability to Commute:
* Somerset, KY 42503 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Sprachkenntnisse
- English
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