Home Health Physical Therapist (Part-Time)

Company: American Health Partners
Location: Clarksville
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Tennessee Quality Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., has been offering high-quality, compassionate home health and hospice services for more than 30 years. In addition to providing personalized care to individuals in the comfort of their homes, local offices collaborate with skilled nursing facilities to help patients regain independence and transition home after rehabilitation. Tennessee Quality Care operates in 31 counties across middle and west Tennessee through multiple branch offices. The Tennessee Quality Care division office is based in Parsons, Tennessee. For more information, visit TNquality.com.POSITION SUMMARY:The Home Health Physical Therapist directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services according to accepted standards of treatment to patients in the home, as prescribed by the attending physician.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: To perform this job, an individual must perform each essential function satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation; including, but not limited to:Conduct physical therapy comprehensive assessment to determine the patient's level of function in areas including but not limited to, gross mobility, physical status, ambulation, muscle strength and tone, splinting and joint range of motionDocuments and reports to the physician the patient's response to treatment and/or any changes in the patient's conditionInstructs patients and families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, assistive devices and home exercise programParticipates in case conference and communicates effectively with all those providing careMakes recommendations and demonstrates follow-up assessment findings appropriatelySupervises the Physical Therapy Assistant as indicated and may assist with performance evaluationsParticipates with the staff, patient and physician in discharge planning activities and completes the physical therapy discharge summary according to agency policyAssist with the orientation process of new staff membersMust be willing to travel to other office locations to assist with staffing if neededCompletes evaluation visit/OASIS visit accurately within company guidelinesRequired Skills:Work requires advanced knowledge of composition, syntax, medical terminologySkilled technical knowledge required to analyze, interpret and diagnose technical information within established proceduresRequired Work Experience:One (1) year experienceHome Health preferredLicensing/Certification/Education Requirements:Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy ProgramCurrent Registered Physical Therapist LicenseCurrent State Driver's LicenseCurrent Auto Liability Insurance according to company policyCurrent CPR CertificationRequired Computer Software/Equipment Used:Basic knowledge of computer applications.DMEBlood Pressure EquipmentPersonnel Protective EquipmentPhysical Requirements:Work requires light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on a frequent basis (16 to 50% of time) or continuous walking; or moderate physical exertion (30 to 50 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time); or heavy physical exertion (over 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of job).Work is performed under basically normal conditions as of a standard home health environmentCare is provided in variety of home environments with variable temperaturesPossible exposure to animals in the home, driving traffic, road hazards, and possible inclement weatherSupervisory Responsibilities:Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health AidesEQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYEROur Organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic(s) protected by federal, state, and local laws. The Organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities should a request for an accommodation be made.

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