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Job Description
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CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH PHYSICAL THERAPIST (PT)
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19111
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Glen Mills, PA
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Part-Time
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Regular
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Org Marketing Statement
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Erickson Retirement Communities develops and manages continuing care retirement communities that provide unparalleled opportunities and unmatched value for middle-income people over age 62. The Erickson network currently comprises 20 campuses in twelve states, along with the Retirement Living TV network and the NorthBay Adventure Camp. The company is rapidly growing to achieve our goal of serving even more seniors nationwide. As we grow, we seek talented, compassionate individuals to share their gifts to create communities that celebrate life.
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Responsibilities
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The Physical Therapist is a licensed professional who provides direct and indirect patient care and restoration of normal body functions after illness or injury. The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services in accordance with Agency policy and governing regulations.
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Qualifications
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ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
B. Assessing for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM¿potential for rehab.
C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
D. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
F. Reporting to physician patient¿s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
- Develops treatment program and establishes goals for improved function. Communicates plan of care to referring physician and other Agency professionals.
- The Physical Therapist may be requested to visit patients that live outside of the community gates. This would require driving own vehicle or using public transportation to client location. (FRV only)
- Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient.
- Trains patient in the use of prosthetic device.
- Communicates with the physician regarding patient¿s needs and reports changes in the patient¿s condition; obtains/receives physician¿s orders as required.
- Communicates with other Agency personnel to ensure coordinated and comprehensive care.
- Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
- Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
- Supervises physical therapy assistants according to Agency policy and or State regulations.
- When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks per State regulations.
- Reports all client complaints and incidents; implements appropriate corrective action as directed and follow-up when necessary.
- Works with other departments to improve the customer service, communication and care management.
- Maintains productivity, as appropriate.
- Participates in case conferences with the Clinical Manager by reviewing: services, clinical documentation and discussing pertinent patient care issues and goals. Implements suggestions of Clinical Manager to promote more effective performance and delivery of quality services.
- Participates in quarterly record reviews and communicates findings and recommendations to appropriate Agency personnel. Participates in quality performance activities.
- Submits an accurate record of visit/hours worked each day.
- Submits accurate, complete, timely, meaningful, and required documentation.
- Maintains and protects the confidentiality of patient information at all times, enforces patient rights regarding privacy, personal property, and grievances.
- Assists with orientation of new staff as requested.
- Attends in-service and continuing education programs.
- Complies with acceptable professional standards and principles.
- Works with other departments to improve customer service, communication and care management.
- Complies with local, State and Federal laws regarding licensure and certification of Agency and maintains compliance with accrediting body, if applicable.
- Maintains department philosophy, goals and objectives, standards, policies and procedures, and interprets these to ensure high-quality care.
QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
¿ Degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization or as required by State regulations.
¿ Current license to practice as physical therapist within the State.
¿ Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist or as required by State regulations. Community/home health experience is preferred.
¿ Current CPR certification.
¿ Good organization skills.
¿ Employees providing care to patients that live outside of the community gates will be required to present a valid driver¿s license and drive or use public transit to client location. (FRV only)
LANGUAGE SKILLS:
Good written skill; must be able to document clearly to meet reimbursement requirements. Must speak, read and write the English language. Good verbal communication skills
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk (considerable); sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands, and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift, roll or transfer patients of variable sizes and weights. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
¿ Frequent contact with residents, families
¿ Frequent contact with various groups of health care workers
¿ May reasonably anticipate coming in contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise standard precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices when necessary and learn the policies concerning infection control.
OSHA OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE CATEGORY:
After careful analysis, it has been determined that this position falls into OSHA Occupational Exposure Category A (Category A in ERC Policy) requiring the Hepatitis B vaccine series and the use of protective equipment.
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EEO Statement
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In conformity with applicable laws, Erickson Retirement Communities, Inc. and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity Employers and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, or physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law or unrelated to job requirements.
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Closing Statement
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"AN EMPLOYER MAY NOT REQUIRE OR DEMAND AN APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYMENT TO SUBMIT TO OR TAKE A POLYGRAPH, LIE DETECTOR, OR SIMILAR TEST OR EXAMINATION AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT OR CONTINUED EMPLOYMENT. ANY EMPLOYER WHO VIOLATES THIS PROVISION IS GUILTY OF A MISDEMEANOR AND SUBJECT TO A FINE."
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