Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Per Visit - Multiple Locations

Roper St. Francis • Ladson, SC • 9h ago

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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing prescribed treatments of physical therapy which involve a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the patient to his/her maximum rehabilitative potential. The Physical Therapist evaluates plans and provides care to patients with a deficit in self-care, mobility, safety, range of motion or strength. The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising and directing the care provided by the Physical Therapy Assistant. The Physical Therapist may supervise the care provided by the aide to increase the patient's functional abilities and rehabilitative potential.

Essential Job Functions

This position requires operation of a vehicle for our organization.

Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current driver's license.

Must be insurable under our organization's vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record.

Provides direct hands-on patient care following patient's plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy.

Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner.

Supervises care provided by the PTA and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met.

Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of S.C.

Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Yes - http://www.llr.state.sc.us/us

Education

Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.

Work Experience

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred.

Training

N/A

Language

N/A

Patient Population

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.? This is a Joint Commission requirement.? Also, select the age of the patient population served:

?????????Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

?????????Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

?????????Neonates (0-4 weeks)

?????????Infant (1-12 months)

?????????Pediatrics (1-12 years)

?????????Adolescents (13-17 years)

?????????Adults (18-64 years)

?????????Geriatrics (65 years and older)

?????????Not applicable to this position

Working Conditions

This section addresses the physical environment in which the employee will perform the work.? Please identify ALL working conditions that apply to the role.

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids. *

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials. *?

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone.

__ Other: ? ? ???????????????????????????

Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements

This section addresses the physical demands and work position of the associate in the role.? Please identify the frequencies for ALL physical requirements for each physical demand and work position below.

Physical Demands

Frequency???????????????????????????????????????? ? ?? 0%?????? ???? ?? ?? 1-33%??????? ??? ? ? ?34-66%??????????? ? ?? 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)???????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????? ???????????

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)??????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??? ???????????

Stoop, Kneel???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????

Crawling??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ??? ???????????

Climbing??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???????????

Balance???????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???? ???????????

Bending??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? ???? ???????????

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards

This section addresses the additional physical requirements/hazards on the associate in the role.? Please identify ALL additional physical requirements/hazards.

Physical Requirements - Select if a physical requirement for this job.

???????? Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)

???????? Perform shift work

???????? Maneuver weight of patients

???????? Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings

???????? Reach above shoulder

???????? Repetitive arm/hand movements

???????? Finger Dexterity

???????? Color Vision

???????? Acuity - far

???????? Acuity - near

__ Not applicable to this position?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Hazards - Select if a potential hazard for this job.

???????? Depth perception

???????? Use of Latex products

???????? Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents

???????? Exposure to moving mechanical parts

???????? Exposure to dust/fumes

???????? Exposure to potential electrical shock

???????? Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy

???????? Exposure to high pitched noises

???????? Gaseous risk exposure

???????? Other: ? ???????????????????????????

__ Not applicable to this position?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????

Skill s

Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic tasks and activities for improving functional abilities and rehabilitative activities.

Demonstrates knowledge of orthotic, prosthetic, and adaptive/assistive devices.

Demonstrates good organizational and time management techniques. Specialty Areas:

Demonstrates competency and skills appropriate to the specialty area, i.e., Pediatrics, etc.

Competency and verification of skills may be required when applying for specialty practice.

As a Roper St. Francis Healthcare teammate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being-personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts

Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a).Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com

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