JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

PT/PTA, OT/COTA, ST will carry out an individualized program of home health therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. The Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff within the home health environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate. PT only, May include Start of skilled care episode.

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patient’s functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patient’s functional goals.

• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

• Practices hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.

• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans via Your Tailor Made Senior Services EMR system(s). Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.

• Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

• Ensuring compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, and agency policies and procedures.

• Participating in interdisciplinary team meetings to review and update patient care plans.

• Communicating with the agency's intake department to facilitate new patient assessments.

• Participating in ongoing training and education to maintain current knowledge and skills in physical therapy practice.

• Collaborating with the agency's management team to maintain quality patient care and achieve agency goals.

• Providing guidance and support to other members of the therapy staff, such as therapy assistants.

• Maintaining accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation via Your Tailor Made Senior Services EMR System(s).

• Maintaining electronic patient files to ensure HIPAA standards.

• Communicating in a professional manner with all parties including office staff and field workers.

• Be in compliance and understand Your Tailor Made Senior Services Policy Manual