Physical Therapist Home Health Care

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

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

As part of our team, you will enjoy the support of a progressive, knowledgeable staff along with competitive pay and schedule options to fit your lifestyle.

Consider a rewarding career with our home health agency and submit your resume today

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Determine 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

Completes comprehensive assessments incorporating the OASIS data set, as required by Medicare, utilizing OASIS information to assist in the development of the plan of care

Maintains confidentiality of OASIS data set, patient medical records, all patient protected health information, and BNI material and business

Evaluates patients, families, home environment for appropriateness of admission and verifies the patient’s eligibility for the Medicare home care benefit, including homebound status, at the time of initial assessment visit and comprehensive assessment

Contacts physician following evaluation to discuss patient status and obtain orders for ongoing physical therapy visits, as indicated

Assists the physician in evaluation the patient’s level of function, and helps develop, and revise as necessary, the plan of care, in collaboration with the home health team

Identifies goals, interventions and expected outcomes, and involves the patient and/or caregivers in the plan of care and any changes in plan depending on ability of patient/caregiver

Establishes, develops and revises, 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

Evaluates effectiveness of program outcomes of care, and patient progress

Provides Physical Therapy services as prescribed by the physician, which can safely be provided in the home

Assists 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

Assists the physician in evaluating disability, injury or disease process of individual patients, and in determining the patient’s level of function

Designs, establishes and implements rehabilitation programs, based on patient assessment, identified patient goals/outcomes, and needed interventions, in accordance with physician orders and APTA best practice patterns

Consults with physician when necessary and documents contents of conversation. Creates change orders to reflect changes in Plan of Care orders

Follows the physician’s Plan of Care and communicates changes to all appropriate disciplines/caregivers involved in the patient’s care

Communicates with the physician at least every sixty (60) days, when patient’s condition changes or there is a deviation in the plan of care, regarding the patient’s status, obtaining additional orders if necessary

Prepares records and submits clinical and progress notes in a timely manner following visit, or communication

Provides 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

Teaches and supervises staff, including home health aides when appropriate, patients and caregiver regarding rehabilitation program, therapeutic activities to restore safe physical function, and use of physical therapy assistive devices, as appropriate to patient’s level of need

Evaluates the patient for appropriate orthotic device, prosthetic device and/or assistive devices, communicates DME needs with Physician and designs and fits or orders equipment, as indicated

Assumes responsibility for equipment, cleaning, and maintenance, as appropriate

Develops and implements ongoing discharge plans starting at admission, including coordination of care with other disciplines and evaluation of patient/caregiver understanding and response

Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Home Health Aides, as required. Remains readily available and accessible at all times by two way communication for consultation during the delivery of care

Attends mandatory staff meetings and participates in patient case conferences/coordination of care communication

Submits necessary and required documentation on company approved forms in a timely manner

Participates in staff orientation and clinical continuing education programs as required/requested

Participates in Performance Improvement activities and identifies areas for improvement

Participates in clinical record review as directed by the Clinical Supervisor

Acts as a consultant to Agency staff and Home Health Team, as necessary, to effectively coordinate patient’s rehabilitation treatment regimen and overall care

Complies 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

Required Experience

• Licensed in the state as an Physical Therapist
• One year of Home Health experience preferred
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Complies with accepted professional standards and practice
• Maintains current continuing education as required by state licensure