Physical Therapist - Home Health - Full Time - York/Fillmore/Saline Counties, NE

Evaluations

The Physical Therapist evaluates clients using appropriate diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.

Treatment Procedures

Performs Physical Therapy treatment procedures or delegates to a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant based on initial and on-going client evaluation.

Client Plan of Care

Develops and implements the client's plan of care in collaboration with the physician, other consulting health care professionals, family/caregiver according to agency procedures and state and federal regulations.

Care Documentation

Documents the care provided, instructions given, client's progress toward goals, and changes in condition adhering to Eventide's policies and procedures and state/federal regulations.

Communication and Coordination

Reports significant changes in the client's condition to the physician and nursing staff. Communicates and coordinates care and client's progress with other team members involved in the care.

Therapeutic Exercise Programs

Designs, implements, and evaluates therapeutic exercise programs, and instructs the client's family/caregiver/Home Health Aide in carrying out the program.

Consultation and Order Processing

Consults with the attending physician and obtains a written or telephone order for Physical Therapy plan of care and any changes in the client's plan of care as needed.

Record Completeness

Ensures that assigned client’s clinical records are complete, timely, and reflect coordination of care.

Supervision and Coordination

Oversees and coordinates Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide client care activities.

Qualifications

• At least age 18
• Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy required
• One year experience as a Physical Therapist, preferred
• Geriatric experience, preferred
• Physical Therapist license in good standing as recorded on the Nebraska State Registry required
• CPR Required
• Valid Nebraska Driver’s license (unless otherwise allowed by law) and a good driving record required
• Must follow Eventide’s vaccination requirements