Local Contract Physical Therapist
West Branch, MI
PRN Healthcare
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Essential Functions of Position:
-Participates in the development of patient physical therapy plans of care.
-Makes visits to the Patients for assessments and evaluations and communicates with the physician before start of care as needed.
-Implements the plan of care. Documents the care and submits paperwork in an accurate and timely manner to update and maintain the Patient medical records.
-Provides education and instruction to team members, Patients, and their families.
-May participate in agency quality assessment performance improvement (QAPI) programs.
-Accepts other assignments deemed appropriate.
-Ensures the growth & profitability of the company through the responsible use of company resources and educating the community to our services.
-Participates in regularly scheduled interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate the care of the Patient and family, exchange information & problem solve & receive staff support and education.
-Applies the policies and procedures of the agency and the rules and regulations of federal and state regulatory agencies and other certified agencies in providing care.
-Provide skilled restorative treatments for pain reduction, develop/restore/maintain functions, including treatments using moist heat whirlpool (portable) paraffin baths, gait training, ultrasound electrical muscle stimulation, test and measurements for ROM (use of goniometer), instruct/establish/supervise exercise programs, prosthetic training, balance, coordination training, cardiovascular rehab, instruct in home safety.
-Initial and ongoing comprehensive Assessment of the patient needs including outcome and information set (OASIS) assessment at appropriate time points.
-Evaluating outcomes of care.
-Directs and supervises Physical Therapist Assistant, Certified Nursing Aide, and Home Health Aide in care given to patients. Provides supervisory visits as necessary.
-Willingly accepts direction from Director of Professional Services/patient Care Coordinator/Rehabilitation Supervisor.

Schedule Notes: Monday-Friday 8a-5p. No call. 60-mile travel radius. HCHB required. Est. 6 patients/day.

Required Skills & Experience:
-Knowledge of principles, concepts, and methodology of physical therapy appropriate for terminally ill patients.

• Demonstrates problem solving and decision-making abilities.
  -Ability to manage patient care with specific knowledge and experience in bedside nursing, symptom management, crisis intervention, and family intervention.
  -Excellent communication skills.
  -Ability to develop and maintain rapport with the patient, families, and staff.

Preferred Skills & Experience:
-One year or more work experience in physical therapy in a multidisciplinary setting is preferred.