Job description

Our Mission at PARC is to ensure that our patients are being provided with the utmost care and attention when working with our clinical staff. Our company aims to allow patient independence while receiving care from the comfort of their own homes. PARC is also known for providing services to a culturally diverse community. We believe that patient independence and satisfaction can be achieved through integrating medical advancements with constant compassion from our staff members.

Target Areas: Dearborn, Allen Park, Melvindale, Lincoln Park and surrounding area

JOB SUMMARY

A Licensed Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Provides Physician prescribed Physical Therapy.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding the patient's progress.
• Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Assists physicians with evaluating level of function.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
• Consults with family and Agency personnel.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
• Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

JOB RELATIONSHIP

• Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager
• Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Home Health

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

Education:

• Master's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Home Health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Required)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

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