Full-Time Physical Therapist: Northshore MACrossway Homecare LLC. • Lynn, Massachusetts, United States
Full-Time Physical Therapist: Northshore MA
Crossway Homecare LLC.
- Lynn, Massachusetts, United States
- Lynn, Massachusetts, United States
About
A Physical Therapist provides professional services within the scope of physical therapy practice standards in collaboration with primary care physicians and other members of the health care team and teaches and educates patients and their families.
*Organizational Relationship: *
Reports to the Director of Clinical Services/Administrator
*Qualifications:*
* Graduate of an approved professional Physical Therapy program
* Currently, licensed “in good standing” in Massachusetts.
* Minimum of 2 years of experience as a physical therapist, preferably in home care.
* Must have criminal background check.
* Must have current CPR certification.
*Responsibilities:*
* Receives the intake referral information and prepares paperwork/tools necessary for the visit.
* Obtains all pertinent medical history from patient, family or significant others.
* Performs home safety check and environmental assessment of the patient’s home environment.
* Performs the socio-psychological evaluation of the support systems available to the patient and documents necessary emergency contacts etc.
* Performs assessment visit and documents accordingly.
* Performs physical examination and review of all body systems and documents such accordingly.
* Develops an appropriate and effective Plan of Care (POC) to be submitted to the physician for approval and implementation.
* Determines medical necessity for other services that could enhance the positive outcome desirable for the case.
* Evaluates the patient’s ADL and iADL abilities and therefore need of support services such as home health aide.
* If Physical Therapy is the only discipline providing services to the patient, the PT is responsible for completing all required OASIS assessments.
* Develops and implements the HHA plan of care when HHA services are ordered and PT is the only skilled discipline.
* Supervises the HHA in accordance with state/federal requirements and documents the supervision without having to be directed to do so, when PT is the only skilled discipline.
* Orders “other” professional services that are effective and is willing adjust frequency of these services as outcome progresses and the patient’s condition warrants.
* Reviews billing processes with patient and/or family advising patient and/or family when co-pay or Medicare is not likely to pay for services (ABN).
* Effectively communicates with patient and family the POC and progression of such. Keeps the patient informed ongoing.
* Effectively instructs patients and families in the safe use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, mechanical lifts etc.).
* Effectively communicates with other disciplines in the case (case conferencing) to effectively and appropriately problem solve as situations arise.
* Communicates effectively with the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor scheduled visits planned and changes to the schedule on a weekly basis. Caseload is self scheduled but communication of the clinician’s schedule is essential.
* Communication with the patient’s physician (verbally and/or in writing) to obtain effective treatment modalities and/or rehabilitative therapy modalities to effect the best means to obtain the desired outcome for the specific medical problem that caused the case to open and/or recertify.
* Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
* Provides therapy to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance.
* Communicates in the case conferencing sessions to establish best practices for the individual patient’s needs
* Submits accurate, complete paperwork at the end of every week so that all medical records are intact and up to date. Uses the drop box if the office is already closed for the weekend.
* Submits ALL OASIS documentation within 48 hours of the OASIS visit, WITHOUT exception.
* Submits requests for re-authorization of “more visits needed” prior to third party insurers authorized number of visits expiring.
* Coordinates Community Services that may be available to the patient to assist in safe home care needs.
* Understands that the fiscal and clinical management of each case is directly linked to the success of his/her office. Assures that visits are not done that cannot be billed.
* Participates in the Performance Improvement Committee process as requested to do so.
* Performs at least 5 clinical record reviews (CRR) per month in collaboration with the Nursing Supervisor (Peer Review). Submits the CRR timely each month.
* Participates in the monthly staff meeting as part of the requirements of the position. Adjusts visits on the staff meeting day to accommodate this important function.
* Participates in the growth of the office by being a willing preceptor for newly hired, same discipline employees.
* Participates in the planning, operation and evaluation of the therapy services of the organization.
* Maintains professional licensure and actively seeks out educational experiences to enhance the practice of home care physical therapy for her/him and the benefit of the patients serviced.
* Notifies the Agency of emergencies, sickness, and other imminent occurrences that may affect the patient caseload as quickly as possible relative to the event’s occurrence.
* Submits written time requests 2 weeks or more in advance of planned time off.
*Functional Abilities: *
-Is able to lift, turn and transfer patients weighting up to 200 pounds.
- Is able to carry bundles up stairs weighing up to 10 pounds.
- Must be able to stoop and bend.
- Must be able to travel to prospective patient’s place of residence.
- Must speak and comprehend the English language
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $87,750.00 per year
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Work Location: On the road
Languages
- English
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