Physical Therapist

Location: Dragonfly / St. Joseph Home Care & Hospice

Position Summary

Provide assessments/evaluations and other physical therapy services to patients and/or clients for the purpose of injury prevention and rehabilitation as well as health promotion. Participate in activities and training to promote and attain regulatory compliance at the local, state and federal level.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Evaluate patients/clients, develop a plan of care with associated goals including quantifiable physical and functional targets

• Provide assessments, treatments, instructions, and other physical therapy services according to the scope of practice limitations per Maine statute

• Retain the responsibility for all delegated tasks to other licensees and support personnel.

• Ensure proper and adequate supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant and support personnel

• Participate in professional and facility enhancement programs and activities as required by the Clinic Director / Rehab Clinical Director

• Ensure proficient services through proper patient management

• Comply with the Facility’s Comprehensive Compliance Plan (CCP) which includes but is not limited to: Business & Clinical Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, HIPAA, Human Resources and Code of Conduct as well as all facility policies and procedures and educational requirements associated with the CCP

• • Comply with all local, state and federal regulations training and instruction requirements as well as any other standards that govern healthcare services provision

  • Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning, maintenance support operations, patient care equipment and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards and Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) policies and procedures

  • Carry out EHS duties as designated policy and/or by the Clinic Director / Rehab Clinical Director Service