Cantex Continuing Care Network
Physical Therapist (PT) PRN-Home Health North Austin, TX
Cantex Continuing Care Network, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Job Details
Job LocationNorth Austin - Pivot - Austin , TX
Position TypePRN
Description
Job Summary:
The overall purpose of the
Physical Therapist
position as a registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
Essential Functions:
Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care.Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs.Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients' diagnoses and needs.Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education.Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.Participates in the Agency's QAPI program.Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.Qualifications
Essential Functions:
Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care.Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs.Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients' diagnoses and needs.Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education.Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.Participates in the Agency's QAPI program.Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.
Pivot Rehab is dedicated to delivering optimal value and exceptional outcomes designed to meet the specific needs of patients, clinicians, and partners in the communities we serve.
Please visit https://pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location.
Job LocationNorth Austin - Pivot - Austin , TX
Position TypePRN
Description
Job Summary:
The overall purpose of the
Physical Therapist
position as a registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.
Essential Functions:
Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care.Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs.Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients' diagnoses and needs.Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education.Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.Participates in the Agency's QAPI program.Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.Qualifications
Essential Functions:
Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care.Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients' needs.Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients. Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients' diagnoses and needs.Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education.Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency.Participates in the Agency's QAPI program.Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training.
Pivot Rehab is dedicated to delivering optimal value and exceptional outcomes designed to meet the specific needs of patients, clinicians, and partners in the communities we serve.
Please visit https://pivot-rehab.com for more information on this location.