Physical Therapist HH, PA Lewistown HH LWN, HH, 1025204, NonExempt

LHC Group Inc. • Lewistown, PA • 3d ago

Reference #: 2025019058

Summary

The Physical Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

Responsibilities

Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.

Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.

Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the nurse supervisor and/or the physician.

Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice and evidence based techniques.

Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.

Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.

According to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.

Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of the evaluation.

Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.

May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per state regulation.

Provides supervision of the PTA as per LHC policy and state regulation.

Schedule flexibility is needed in this role to ensure we provide care to the patient as needed. Requires the ability to participate in a weekend rotation and potential availability on observed holidays to ensure we are meeting the demands of our patients.

Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days.

Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership.

Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all patients.

Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance clinical knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current standards of care for the profession and to maintain state issued licensure.

All other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

Licensure Requirements

Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of

Current CPR certification

Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle

Equal Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.

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