Physical Therapist Job at Adapting Life Home Health Care, Pittsburgh, PA

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  • Adapting Life Home Health Care
  • Pittsburgh, PA

Job Description

Provide skilled Physical Therapy services, on an intermittent basis, to patients in their homes, under direction from the Registered Physical Therapist. Position is PART TIME.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist (PT), provide patient services that have been delegated by the PT.

Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assist in evaluation and development of a rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation, as required.

Participate in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes; all notes are reviewed by the PT and submitted, within 48 hours; also prepares periodic summary reports.

As directed, perform routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises and assist the patient with the use of self-help devices.

Together with the PT, instruct the patient and family and assist in teaching exercise programs to the patient and family.

Identify possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication, and reports same, to the PT.

Observe and record activities and findings, in the clinical record, and report, to the PT and the physician, the patient's reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient's condition.

Consult with PT regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings, in written form.

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, assist in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation, as indicated.

Instruct other health team personnel including, as appropriate, Home Health Aides, as well as family members, with respect to certain phases of physical therapy, so that they may work with the patient.

Attend rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences.

Participate with staff, patients, and physicians in discharge activities and assist the Physical Therapist in completing the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary.

Confirm, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits, with the Supervisor/Clinical manager, in order to coordinate Agency visits.

Assume responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his/her health care knowledge through educational programs, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations, and individual research and reading.

Assume other duties deemed appropriate and necessary, by the PT, and as designated, by Registered Nurse Case Management and the Nursing Supervisor.

Job Tags

Part time,

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