PRN Home Health Physical Therapist
- Job Title
- PRN Home Health Physical Therapist
- Job ID
- 27709409
- Location
- Lexington, KY 40509
- Other Location
- Description
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Bluegrass Orthopaedics is now seeking a PRN Home Health Licensed Physical Therapist.
If you share a passion for providing the best possible care in the treatment of a wide variety of orthopaedic conditions, then Bluegrass Orthopaedics is the career destination for you!
At Bluegrass Orthopaedics, our physical therapy team utilizes evidence-based protocols to drive optimal outcomes in the areas of sports medicine, total joint, hand & upper extremity, and more.
Benefits:
Above Market Compensation
Extensive Benefits Package
Mentorship Programs
Servant Leadership Culture
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
Completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist
License to practice physical therapy within the state
Ability to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is in good working order
Responsibilities
Provides and directs Physical Therapy services to patients within their home
To include assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation
Functions under physicians’ orders and adheres to applicable practices of physical therapy, policies and procedures and state regulations
Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating referrals, evaluating and treating appropriate patients, effectively participating in the care planning process, appropriately documenting progress toward identified goals and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate
Establishes personal patient schedules in conjunction with other team members
Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals
Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment
Participates in discharge planning
Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above
Refers patients for treatment to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) by completing evaluation and initial plan of treatment and communicating information
Supervises and directs PTA in the implementation
