Physical Therapist Home Care

MedStar Health is looking for a PT (Physical Therapy) Homecare Clinician PV (Per Visit) to join our team!

As a PT Homecare Clinician PV, you will provide evaluation and physical therapy treatment in accordance with agency standards, the laws and regulations governing the provision of physical therapy services in the state of Maryland, District of Columbia or Virginia and other regulatory requirements.

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Primary Duties :

Analyzes and documents patients and family’s response to interventions

Evaluates measurable progress toward goals and revises the plan of care

Identifies and modifies underlying factors that impede progress toward goals

Makes recommendations for updates in plan of care, using knowledge of interventions and resources

Establishes and documents teaching plan for patients / families based on patients’ level of knowledge, diagnosis, prescribed treatment, and available resources

Communicates (verbal, written, demonstration) respectfully with patients / families, supervisor, peers, and other health team members

Establishes visit schedule and informs patient / family and team supervisor.

Implements an effective physical therapy treatment plan with the patient, their family / caregiver, the patient’s physician, and health care team and modifies as needed

Evaluation includes interview, observation, palpation, specialized assessments including goniometry, muscle strength testing, and sensory testing

Such assessments require use of tools (e.g., goniometer, sphygmomanometer, stethoscope) and the possession of sight and hearing senses or the use of prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately.

Independently implements and documents plans of care for patients with routine to complex problems to facilitate continuity of care

Documented interventions are related to planning of care

Interventions reflect the standard of care for patient condition / diagnosis

Interventions include utilizing agency and community resources

Performs therapy interventions consistent with home care protocols

Interventions reflect knowledge of standard home care supplies and equipment used in inpatient care

Independently organizes patient assignments for completion of tasks within acceptable times

Seeks assistance regarding complex patient problems

Maintains necessary clinical records, collects data, and prepares reports on activities

Submits completed admission records within 48 hours and daily records within 24 hours

Maintains caseload mix and productivity for acuity level of patients.

Initiates and participates in regularly scheduled case conferences; includes all disciplines

Includes patient and family in mutual goal setting and care plan revision

Participates in meetings and on committees and represents the department and agency in community outreach efforts

Enhances growth and development and enriches personal knowledge and skill through participation in educational programs and affiliations.

Performs history and assessment related to episode of patient illness to determine the patient’s habilitation / rehabilitation needs

Recommends adaptive equipment and / or home modifications to maximize the patient’s functional abilities and safety

Identifies primary patient problems from assessment

Identifies discharge planning needs including referrals to appropriate community resources

Interprets abnormal clinical data to anticipate problems associated with changing patient status

Performs procedures and modalities, including therapeutic exercise, functional mobility training, gait training, heat / cold application, and ultrasound.

Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in physical therapy from an accredited school.

1-2 years clinical experience.

License to practice Physical Therapy in the District of Columbia, Maryland or Virginia or any combination based on work location(s).

CPR (Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation).

Valid State Driver’s License in good standing with a dependable vehicle for transportation.