Mercy Medical Center Home Healthand Hospice

Physical Therapist

Lafayette, IN

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 5 days ago

Patient CareCommunication

About the role

We're dedicated to the growth and development of our team to set them up for success.
The PT educates patients and their family members and ensures the safety of the patient.
The PT I is accountable for completing accurate documentation and remains compliant with all legal rules and regulations.

Performs OASIS assessments to develop an individualized plan of care and makes adjustments as needs change
Develops plan of care
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means, such as, exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.
Counsels patient and family on the disease/injury and how to manage in all phases of physical therapy
Maintains active PT license in state of employment
Maintains a professional appearance as a representative of the company
Documents all aspects of subsequent, discharge, eval/recert/resumption of care visits within 24 hours of visits. Documents all aspects of start of care visits within 24 hours of visits.

Minimum of one year of experience as an PT in an acute setting is required.
Ability to make appropriate physical therapy judgments.
Ability to identify a situation and handle it with the best possible solution.
Disciplined style of work ethic with the ability to prioritize and be timely.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Completes and submits all required documentation within specified company requirements.
Home care experience is desired.
Ability to effectively communicate and create positive impressions with patients, families, physicians and co-workers.
Knowledgeable on therapy best practices.
Detail-oriented and observant.
Valid driver's license and auto insurance with your name as a listed driver.
Physical Therapist with a current license in the state of employment.
Physical Demands
Knowledge

Redcrest Home Health
Evaluates the POC based on patient response to treatment/medical condition and adjusts as needed.
Communicates with the PTAs and home health aides on supervisory visit results
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education

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