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Physical Therapist - Client Rehabilitation Services

Shift : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (5 Days in a Week)

For Immediate Application:

Email: healthcare@cbsinfosys.com
Call: (833) 247-8800

Position Summary

The Physical Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in an in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting may include:

• A patient's private residence, or
• A patient's room in an independent living facility.

Client Rehabilitation Services allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in the most functional environment - the patient's home.

The Physical Therapist:

• Assesses patient needs
• Develops and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation
• Identifies the need for referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive patient needs

The therapist implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance.

Additionally, the Physical Therapist:

• Educates and trains patients and caregivers
• Promotes independence and productivity
• Works to diminish or correct pathology
• Directs activities to promote and maintain health

This position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel according to state licensure requirements and professional standards.
• Maintain adherence to:
  • Department and patient treatment schedules
  • Timely clinical documentation
  • Billing documentation requirements
  • Work-related meetings
• Attend and contribute to:
  • Patient care meetings
  • Staffing conferences
  • Other related meetings
• Make referrals to other disciplines and agencies to address comprehensive patient needs.
• Consult with members of the rehabilitation team to determine the most appropriate therapeutic regimen.
• Adapt treatment programs and plans of care according to individual patient needs.
• Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.
• Order supplies and equipment as necessary.
• Clean, maintain, and report equipment that requires repair.
• Ensure patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate environment that respects individual needs and rights.

Clinical Responsibilities

The Physical Therapist:

• Screens, examines, and evaluates patients.
• Reviews patient history and systems.
• Applies appropriate tests and measures.
• Interprets examination findings.
• Establishes diagnosis and identifies impairments.
• Determines expected level of improvement and timeframe.
• Identifies precautions and contraindications.
• Develops treatment goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
• Implements and documents the treatment plan.

Therapy Services May Include

Therapeutic Exercise

• Aerobic conditioning.
• Balance and coordination training.
• Agility training.
• Body mechanics and posture stabilization.
• Flexibility exercises.
• Gait and locomotion training.
• Neuromotor development training.
• Relaxation training.
• Strength, power, and endurance training.

Additional Interventions

• Functional training
• Manual therapy
• Airway clearance techniques
• Integumentary repair and protection
• Electrotherapeutic and mechanical modalities
• Health and wellness programs
• Chronic disease management education
• Fall risk assessment and prevention
• Home and community case management

Additional Duties

• Design, fabricate, fit, and apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Train patients in the use of adaptive devices.
• Select activities suited to the individual's physical ability, mental capacity, and interests.
• Instruct patients in skills required for safe mobility and participation in functional activities.
• Monitor patient progress, attitudes, and behaviors related to rehabilitation potential.
• Perform routine re-examinations to modify or progress treatment plans.
• Incorporate health and wellness programming into patient treatment plans.
• Perform home and community mobility assessments and provide safety recommendations.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Educational / Vocational Requirements

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state of practice (or proof of license eligibility)
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy

OR

• Master's degree in a Physical Therapy-related field plus a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy

OR

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy with five years of progressively responsible PT experience

Additional Requirements:

• Foreign PT degrees must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. Physical Therapy degree
• Must possess a valid driver's license or reliable transportation to travel to patient residences

Job Skills

• Strong organizational skills
• Effective time management
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Compliance Requirements

Employees must:

• Follow all legal requirements, policies, and procedures, including:
  • Compliance and Ethics Program
  • Code of Conduct
  • Federal False Claims Act
  • HIPAA regulations
• Participate in required orientation and training programs.
• Report any suspected non-compliance to supervisors or through the appropriate compliance channels.
• Cooperate with monitoring, audits, and investigations.
• Participate in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives when requested.

Essential Job Functions

Physical Demands

Activities Required

• Reaching (overhead)
• Handling
• Fingering
• Feeling
• Talking / Hearing
• Seeing
• Fine manipulation

Posture Requirements

• Standing: 67-100%
• Walking: 67-100%
• Sitting: 34-66%

Weight Handling

• Pulling: 50 lbs
• Lifting: 50 lbs
• Carrying: 50 lbs
• Pushing: 50 lbs

Movements

• Climbing stairs
• Balancing
• Stooping
• Kneeling
• Crouching
• Crawling
• Twisting

Work Environment

Work Location

• Inside: 90%
• Outside: 10%

Environmental Conditions May Include

• Noise or vibration
• Mechanical hazards
• Electrical hazards
• Dust, fumes, or odors
• Moving machinery
• Driving vehicles
• Uneven ground

Protective Equipment (occasionally required)

• Gowns
• Gloves
• Masks

Work Situations

This position may involve:

• Measurable performance standards
• Frequent interaction with people
• Repetitive tasks
• Working under stress
• Problem solving
• Following instructions
• Decision making and evaluation

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Central Business Solutions, Inc

37600 Central Court Suite 214 Newark CA, 94560

Phone: (833)247-8800 Fax: (510)-740-3677

Web: http://www.cbsinfosys.com