PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PRN)

*This is a PRN position providing care to patients in the Lehigh Acres and surrounding areas.

Job Summary:
The licensed Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

Job Duties:

• Provide PT services prescribed by a physician, which can be safely provided in the home to include:
  • a. Initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points (G333, G336).
  • b. Developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members (G162, G186).
  • c. Providing therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable.
  • d. Advising and consulting with the family and other agency personnel as applicable regarding medical equipment, HEP, safety Issues (G143, G188).
  • e. Preparing clinical and progress notes (G187).
  • f. Evaluating outcomes of care.
  • g. Supervising Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriate (G190).
  • h. Planning for discharge.
• Will follow all policies and procedures including safeguarding the privacy of protected patient health information and the Compliance Program.
• Participating in in-services and QA programs as requested. (G189).
• All other duties as assigned.

Core Values:
Integrity: We are honest, hardworking, fiscally responsible professionals driven solely by the wellbeing of our patients, their loved ones, and the communities we serve.

Education: We believe it is important not only to serve the community but to educate community members about our services and the role we play through life’s transitions.

Collaboration: We know we cannot achieve everything we want without working together with each other, with our healthcare partners, and with the community.

Innovation: We embrace change and are always looking at creative ways to solve problems and serve new populations.

Celebration: We believe in the importance of celebrating life and relationships.