Physical Therapist For Home Health - East Valley, Az
AccentCare (Phoenix, Arizona)

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Physical Therapists for

Home Health/Intermittent Visits

* Tempe * Mesa * Chandler *

* Scottsdale * Gilbert * Ahwatukee *

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapist (PT) is a professional member of the health care team who provides Physical Therapy services to patients.  The care will be within the scope of the therapist’s education and experience, physical therapy standards of practice, state, federal and accreditation regulations and in compliance with physician’s orders.

MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions of the Position):

1.         Evaluates patients and establishes realistic functional treatment goals.  Develops reasonable and necessary treatment plans, obtains authorization when indicated.

2.         Provides direct patient treatment such as therapeutic exercise, functional training, massage, heat/cold, electrical stimulation.

3.         Observes, records and reports to the physician and nursing supervisor the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition.

4.         Instructs patient, family and home health staff n use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic devices.

5.         Instructs other health team personnel in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the patient.

6.         Provides physical therapy supervision and consultation to the home health nurses when indicated.

7.         Completes required records including physician orders, assessments/care plans, clinical visit notes, route sheets, communication notes, team conference notes, and discharge summaries.  Submits documentation to agency within one week of visit.  Initial assessment and plan of care turned in within 48 hours.

8.         Attends agency orientation, staff meetings, case conference and educational in-service as requested.

9.         Coordinates the plan of care with the physician, the patient and other disciplines through verbal communication and team conference notes.  Calls patients prior to scheduled visits.

10.       Evaluates home for safety features and the need for appliances which would aid in self-care.

11.       Performs all duties in accordance with ASNS policies and procedures.

12.       Performs other duties as required.

13.       Maintains confidentiality and privacy of client/family finances, records, health status, etc.

14.       Maintains confidentiality and privacy of employee information including employee health and personal information.

QUALIFICATION GUIDELINES

EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION:

Required

*     Licensed by the Physical Therapy Examining Committee of the Arizona Board of Medical Quality Assurance.

*    Current BLS-CPR certification

*    One year experience in a health care setting

*    Minimal business travel and a valid Arizona Driver’s License plus proof of car insurance.

KNOWLEDGE:

*    Appropriate clinical judgment and communication skills

*    Knowledge of home health

SKILLS/ABILITIES:

*    Must be self-directed and able to work with little supervision

Ability to establish and maintain a courteous and cooperative relationship with patients, families, customers and co-workers.

For opportunities in East Valley, AZ, including

Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert & Ahwatukee

Please contact JOEL VELASCO

Call Joel directly: (888) 224-9480

Or Email him: JVelasco@AccentCare.com

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