Home Health Physical Therapist - Weekend PRN
Company: Centerwell
Location: Riverhead
Posted on: January 25, 2023
Job Description:
DescriptionCenterWell Home Health serves over 85,000 patients
each day, with more than 350 locations across 38 states. As part of
Humana's Home Solutions business, we are bringing better care
continuity and health outcomes into the home. We put patients at
the center of everything we do, while working in collaboration with
healthcare providers to bring multi-disciplinary care to the most
appropriate or convenient setting. The result is easy,
comprehensive and personalized care that helps patients lead
healthier, happier lives.The Physical Therapist 2 provides services
that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and
prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients
suffering from injuries or disease. The Physical Therapist 2 work
assignments are varied and frequently require interpretation and
independent determination of the appropriate courses of
action.ResponsibilitiesThe Physical Therapist 2 examines patient's
medical history, evaluates their physical abilities, determines
their potential to respond to therapy, and develops treatment
plans. Understands department, segment, and organizational strategy
and operating objectives, including their linkages to related
areas. Makes decisions regarding own work methods, occasionally in
ambiguous situations, and requires minimal direction and receives
guidance where needed. Follows established guidelines/procedures.As
a Home Health Physical Therapist , you will:
- Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy
treatment and training for patients suffering from various
injuries, illnesses and functional disabilities to attain highest
level of physical function.
- Test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the
physician in evaluating the patient's level of function and records
findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish
measurable training objectives.
- Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program
consistent with physician's Plan of Treatment and the overall goals
of the patient/rehab team. Adjust treatment as needed to achieve
maximum results.
- Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain
additional patient information and assist in developing,
implementing and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of
Treatment.
- Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff
with written instructions/care plan that reflects current plan of
care as related to therapy, supervise/evaluate staffs' performance.
Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical
therapy assistants and home health aides/personal care workers as
part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
- Accurately, promptly and thoroughly document patients' care
observations, interventions and evaluations. Assure that interim
(verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist
are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician
signature and implemented
- Report patient's progress to the patient's physician, Clinical
Manager, staff, patient and family. Submit evaluation, treatment
plans, progress reports and discharge summary to the supervisor and
care management staff.Required Experience/Skills:
- Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by
the APTA)
- Minimum of one year physical therapy experience preferred
- Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license
- Current CPR certification
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance and reliable
transportation.
- This role requires full COVID-19 vaccinationTogether, we can
raise the bar on home healthcareCenterWell Home Health (formerly
Kindred at Home), is one of the nation's leading providers of home
care, with an incredible team of compassionate clinicians who
deliver high-quality, specialty care to patients. Many of our
clinicians live in the same neighborhoods they serve - providing
the much-needed care to people in their community.As a company, we
strive to lead by example and show employees the same compassion
and care we expect them to show patients. We provide employees the
resources, stability, and job flexibility they truly deserve. We
help them fulfill their personal and professional goals while
enjoying industry-leading benefits, competitive salaries,
opportunities for career and professional growth, and a healthy
work/life balance.Part of Humana's Home Solution businessCenterWell
Home Health cares for nearly 80,000 patients every day in over 350
locations, across 38 states. As part of Humana Inc., we create
experiences that put patients at the center, working in
collaboration with healthcare providers to bring multidisciplinary
care directly to the comfort and safety of home. The result is
easy, comprehensive and personalized care that helps patients lead
healthier, happier lives.Caring for people who care for our
patientsExperience has shown us that supporting and nurturing
employees helps them become the best version of themselves and more
compassionate, committed home health professionals. That's why
CenterWell Home Health never stops working to improve the employee
experience. Our people are our greatest resource, and we are
committed to creating an environment they enjoy stepping into every
day.World-class employee benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits package
- 50% matching 401(k) contributions up to 6%
- Career advancement opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement program
- Advanced Continuing Education (CE) accredited trainingScheduled
Weekly Hours1Centerwell, a wholly owned subsidiary of Humana,
complies with all applicable federal civil rights laws and does not
discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age,
disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or religion.
We also provide free language interpreter services. See our full
accessibility rights information and language options
https://www.partnersinprimarycare.com/accessibility-resources
Keywords: Centerwell, New Haven , Home Health Physical Therapist - Weekend PRN, Healthcare , Riverhead, Connecticut
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