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Therapist will carry out an individualized program of home health therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff within the home health environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
· Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate. PT only, May include Start of skilled care episode.
· Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patient’s functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
· Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
· Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patient’s functional goals.
· Communicates effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
· Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
· Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans via Foundations Senior Services EMR system(s). Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
· Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
· Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
· Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.
· Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and update patient care plans.
· Communicating with the agency's intake department to facilitate new patient assessments.
· Participating in ongoing training and education to maintain current knowledge and skills in physical therapy practice.
· Collaborating with the agency's management team to maintain quality patient care and achieve agency goals.
· Providing guidance and support to other members of the therapy staff, such as therapy assistants.
· Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation via Foundations Senior Services EMR System(s).
· Maintaining electronic patient files to ensure HIPAA standards.
· Communicating in a professional manner with all parties including office staff and field workers.
· Be in compliance and understand Foundations Senior Services Policy Manual
