Home Health Physical Therapist - $38-54 per hour
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Adell
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
Advocate Aurora Health is seeking a Home Health Physical
Therapist for a job in Adell, Wisconsin.Job Description &
Requirements
- Specialty: Physical Therapist
- Discipline: Therapy
- Duration: Ongoing
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: days
- Employment Type: Staff
Major Responsibilities:
- Conducts a physical therapy evaluation of each patient and
establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Interprets
physician referrals and completes musculoskeletal, neuromuscular,
cardiopulmonary, and/or integument evaluations utilizing
appropriate methods. Evaluates outcomes within an appropriate time
frame.
- Provides on-going assessment of patient response to treatments
and teaches and applies interventions as appropriate. Updates and
revises plan of care as indicated and provides physician with
status report on a regular basis.
- Communicates problems to physicians and management and clearly
states plans, actions and goals so changes are reflected as they
occur. Completes a plan of care as indicated and provides physician
with status report. Maintains and updates clinical and patient
records according to state and federal guidelines.
- Manages assigned caseload including scheduling and informing
site leadership of coverage needs and ability to provide coverage.
Manages patient's medical condition including medications. Acts as
a patient advocate to insure optimal outcomes. Manages assigned
caseload for optimal functional and financial outcomes; reviews
caseload for Low Utilization Payment Adjustments (LUPA), optimal
number of visits based on progress, Prospective Payment Plan (PPS),
and Outcome Based Quality Initiatives (OBQI) outcomes.
- May manage a caseload of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTA)
including evaluating their patients, insuring compliance with
established Care Plan, and adhering to all State of Wisconsin
regulations regarding PTA supervision.
- Performs Home Health Aide joint visits as appropriate to
maximize patient's functional abilities in the home. May assist
with evaluating patients, turning patient over to PTA and informing
PTA of Plan of Care (POC) per State of Wisconsin regulations.
Teaches appropriate treatment procedures and supportive activities
to patients and caregivers and develops plan for obtaining adaptive
devices as needed.
- Discusses caseload issues and changes in case census with
management. Communicates problems to physicians and management, and
clearly states plans, actions and goals so changes are reflected as
they occur.
- Participates in chart audits and continuous quality improvement
activities. Facilitates discharge planning process and utilizes
interagency/system and community resources to assure continuity of
care after discharge.
- Acts as a resource to employees, which includes
training/orienting, mentoring, and providing guidance on more
complex issues. Serves as an instructor for students, meeting all
expectations of the Clinical Student Program.
- Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties,
which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper
technique.
- Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to
provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as
described in the department's policies and procedures. Age-specific
information is developed further in the departmental job
standards.Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required:
- Physical Therapist license issued by the state of Wisconsin,
and
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
-certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs
to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has
determined it is not required, and
- A valid drivers license issued by the Division of Motor
Vehicles.Education Required:
- Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy.Experience Required:
- Typically requires 3 years of experience in physical therapy
rehabilitation experience within an acute hospital, home health
care, or other relevant environment. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Required:
- Demonstrated knowledge of indications and contraindications of
modalities and exercise.
- Demonstrated skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment,
and other devices that are available in work area.
- Demonstrated proficiency in clinical skills with the ability to
work independently and make sound judgments.
- Good human relations, organization, problem solving, and
decision-making skills.
- Basic proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel,
PowerPoint and Word) or similar products.
- Must possess and provide proof of a valid Driver License and a
registered, functional car with adequate insurance
coverage.Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
- Must be able to obtain transportation to attend to the daily
schedule of home visits and other business in a timely manner.
- Must be capable of the manual dexterity required to use and
operate a variety of medical equipment and supplies, writing
implements and office equipment.
- Must have the physical ability to move about in confined
spaces, including bending, twisting, kneeling, squatting and
occasionally reaching one or both arm overhead.
- Must be able to work safely with people of various sizes and
weight with diverse and complex medical conditions and physical
limitations.
- Must be able to:
- Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist.
- Lift up to 20 lbs from waist to overhead.
- Lift and carry up to 40 lbs. at waist height reasonable
distance.
- Must be able to:
- Push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
- Perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person
present.
- Must be able to sit, stand, walk and climb stairs for limited
to prolonged periods of time to complete required paperwork, gain
entry to patients' residences, travel from assigned visits and
attend a variety of work related activities.
- Must have the physical stamina to attend to patient care
requirements over a period of three or more hours without complete
rest.
- Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.This job
description indicates the general nature and level of work expected
of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities
required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform
other related duties.Advocate Aurora Health Job ID #R106418. Posted
job title: Home Health Physical Therapy Case Manager- Sheboygan
AreaAbout Advocate Aurora HealthAdvocate Aurora Health's 22,000
nurses demonstrate our values of excellence, compassion and
respect, collaborating to advance our stated purpose of helping
people live well. To encourage you to be the best nurse you can,
Advocate Aurora will provide support, tools and resources for
orientation, education and professional development, in the care
setting that is best for you. Your voice as a team member will be
heard clearly whether you're at one of our 10 Magnet - designated
hospitals or more than 500 sites of care. -Join our team and be
inspired to chart a course for Advocate Aurora to become the best
place in the nation for nurses to pursue their passion.Benefits
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Mileage reimbursement
- Employee assistance programs
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Life insurance
- Discount program
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Sheboygan , Home Health Physical Therapist - $38-54 per hour, Other , Adell, Wisconsin
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