Physical Therapist Home Health Care Specialist

Job Summary:

Bay Nursing Inc., a reputable Home Health Agency, is seeking a Part-time Physical Therapist to join our Home Health Care team. This position will involve case managing patients in Warren and the surrounding area.

About Us:

Bay Nursing Inc. has provided our patients with a comprehensive range of home health care services, including skilled nursing, physical and occupational therapy, and other home medical services, for over 30 years. We are committed to delivering excellence in patient care and a supportive work environment.

Job Responsibilities:

• Determine the plan of care and rehabilitation goals based on functional deficits and provide prescribed and necessary treatments in accordance with the treatment plan to improve and/or restore the patient to safe and independent functioning.
• Complete comprehensive assessments incorporating the OASIS data set, as required by Medicare, utilizing OASIS information to assist in the development of the plan of care.
• Maintain confidentiality of OASIS data set, patient medical records, all patient protected health information, and BNI material and business.
• Evaluate patients, families, home environment for appropriateness of admission and verify the patient's eligibility for the Medicare home care benefit, including homebound status, at the time of initial assessment visit and comprehensive assessment.
• Contact the physician following evaluation to discuss patient status and obtain orders for ongoing physical therapy visits, as indicated.
• Assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function, and help develop, and revise as necessary, the plan of care, in collaboration with the home health team.
• Identify goals, interventions, and expected outcomes, and involve the patient and/or caregivers in the plan of care and any changes in plan depending on the ability of the patient/caregiver.
• Establish, develop, and revise, as necessary, the plan of treatment in collaboration with the physician and the home health team, to fully address the patient's overall needs based on evaluation of deficits and pertinent to medical history.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of program outcomes of care, and patient progress.
• Provide Physical Therapy services as prescribed by the physician, which can safely be provided in the home.
• Assist the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities tests, as indicated by subjective complaints and objective findings of the evaluation.
• Assist the physician in evaluating disability, injury, or disease process of individual patients, and in determining the patient's level of function.
• Design, establish, and implement rehabilitation programs, based on patient assessment, identified patient goals/outcomes, and needed interventions, in accordance with physician orders and APTA best practice patterns.
• Consult with the physician when necessary and document the contents of conversation. Create change orders to reflect changes in Plan of Care orders.
• Follow the physician's Plan of Care and communicate changes to all appropriate disciplines/caregivers involved in the patient's care.
• Communicate with the physician at least every sixty (60) days, when the patient's condition changes or there is a deviation in the plan of care, regarding the patient's status, obtaining additional orders if necessary.
• Prepare records and submit clinical and progress notes in a timely manner following visit, or communication.
• Provide patient/caregiver education with a focus on goal and outcome achievement as established in the plan of care, documenting patient response to teaching in clinical notes.
• Teach and supervise staff, including home health aides when appropriate, patients, and caregivers regarding rehabilitation program, therapeutic activities to restore safe physical function, and use of physical therapy assistive devices, as appropriate to the patient's level of need.
• Evaluate the patient for appropriate orthotic device, prosthetic device, and/or assistive devices, communicate DME needs with Physician, and design and fit or order equipment, as indicated.
• Assume responsibility for equipment, cleaning, and maintenance, as appropriate.
• Develop and implement ongoing discharge plans starting at admission, including coordination of care with other disciplines and evaluation of patient/caregiver understanding and response.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides, as required. Remain readily available and accessible at all times by two-way communication for consultation during the delivery of care.
• Attend mandatory staff meetings and participate in patient case conferences/coordination of care communication.
• Submit necessary and required documentation on company-approved forms in a timely manner.
• Participate in staff orientation and clinical continuing education programs as required/requested.
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities and identify areas for improvement.
• Participate in clinical record review as directed by the Clinical Supervisor.
• Act as a consultant to Agency staff and Home Health Team, as necessary, to effectively coordinate patient's rehabilitation treatment regimen and overall care.
• Comply with Departmental and Company Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain standards of practice and documentation that are consistent with Federal, State, Local, Medicare, and accreditation regulations and standards.
• Demonstrate flexibility while performing job duties to ensure the highest quality of service is provided.
• Utilize critical thinking skills while performing job duties; analyze work process and make suggestions for improvement.
• Maintain a thorough understanding and consistently adhere to all applicable department and company policies and procedures.
• Conduct job duties in a way which will reduce and avoid potential safety hazards.
• Demonstrate initiative and drive to promote personal and company success.
• Perform other duties as assigned by your supervisor or management team member.
• Exhibit professional and respectful conduct toward internal and external clients.
• Willingly provide assistance and support to external clients.
• Work cooperatively with fellow team members, management, vendors, etc.
• Assist fellow team members in the performance of their duties; seek opportunities to help, rather than waiting to be asked.
• Consider the potential impact of your actions on your fellow team members, external clients, and the company.
• Display a positive attitude relative to the company, fellow team members, management, and conduct on the job.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude towards the work of the company; act in a manner that embodies loyalty to the operations of the company and its affiliates.
• Manage stressful and emotional situations in a professional, calm, and respectful manner; provide assistance to internal and external clients when handling these situations.
• Utilize company property, supplies, equipment, and other resources in a manner that demonstrates ownership, accountability, and fiscal responsibility.
• Adhere to confidentiality policy and standards at all times; maintain sound privacy and security practices to prevent privacy or security breaches; take immediate corrective actions if a breach occurs.