Physical Therapist Outpatient At Home Per Diem (average 8-10hrs/wk)

About the Role

Organize and conduct physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. Direct client participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. Facilitate the learning of skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or correct pathology. Direct activities to promote and maintain health as a member and partner of the patient care delivery team.

Demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and goals of Hebrew SeniorLife, recognizing patient dignity and choice in aspects of daily life. Strive to make every encounter with patients and families a positive and meaningful experience while providing safe and efficient quality of care. Recognize and respect others’ cultures, values, and backgrounds, considering differences when communicating.

Responsibilities

• Administer diagnostic testing procedures to assess the extent of patients’ impairments and the prognosis for improvement.
• Establish a plan of care to address identified impairments and set objective, measurable short- and long-term treatment goals.
• Use evidence-based treatment methods, continuously assessing patient response and modifying or progressing treatments accordingly.
• Provide objective, precise, and timely documentation of patient care, patient/family education, and units of service.
• Direct and supervise supportive personnel in delegated tasks, assessing their competence to perform assigned duties.
• Evaluate clients, develop treatment goals and methods, implement the physical therapy treatment plan, and complete related documentation.
• Apply therapeutic techniques in areas such as gait, ambulation, muscle strength, coordination, endurance, mobility, posture control, sensory awareness, sitting and standing skills, and balance.
• Design and fit adaptive devices, and train clients in their use, including orthotics and prosthetics.
• Select physical agent modalities suited to the individual’s needs, physical capacity, mobility activities, and diagnosis.
• Consult with the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate therapeutic regimen for each client.
• Instruct clients in skills and techniques for mobility activities, evaluating progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitative potential.
• Customize treatment programs to meet individual client needs.
• Actively contribute to client care, staffing conferences, and related meetings.
• Supervise supportive personnel in accordance with state and professional standards.
• Conduct and participate in training programs for medical, nursing, and other personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Ensure clients and families receive high-quality service in a caring and compassionate atmosphere that recognizes individual needs and rights.
• Rotate and flex according to staffing needs in Hebrew SeniorLife Therapy Programs.
• Adhere to established policies, procedures, and objectives.
• Exemplify professionalism and contribute to the achievement of the organization’s mission.
• Demonstrate proficiency with documentation in the electronic medical record.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Caring Practices

• Instill trust and hope by being available to meet the needs of others.
• Develop helpful and trusting relationships with patients, families, and staff.
• Use creative problem-solving to meet the needs of others.
• Perform teaching and learning that addresses individual needs and learning styles.
• Create a healing environment for physical and spiritual needs.
• Assist with basic physical and emotional needs.

Communication

• Introduce self and identify role to others.
• Demonstrate “emotional presence” by listening attentively and attending to concerns and needs.
• Act as an advocate for patients as needed or appropriate.
• Communicate with patients, families, visitors, and staff in a manner that conveys respect, caring, and sensitivity.
• Listen to and respect others’ opinions.
• Stay informed by reviewing memos, emails, and other forms of communication.
• Respond to issues and problems in a timely and efficient manner.
• Respond to patients in all situations with a calm, sensitive, and supportive approach.

Leadership

• Seek to mentor team members and students.
• Actively participate in shared governance.
• Develop professional skills through the Therapy Career Excellence Development Program.

Safety

• Use Safe Patient Handling equipment as trained and according to organizational policy.
• Identify malfunctioning equipment, remove it from use, and report according to policy.
• Adhere to all Hebrew SeniorLife infection control policies.

Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy MA Licensure.

Physical Requirements

• Contact with patients under a wide variety of circumstances, which may include exposure to unpleasant odors, sights, and sounds.
• Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
• May be exposed to infections, contagious diseases, and blood-borne pathogens (gloves, gown, and mask provided as necessary).
• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing or walking.
• Lifting, positioning, transporting, and/or transferring patients.
• Lifting supplies and equipment.
• Considerable reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.

Pay

$86,670.93 - $130,006.92

Schedule

On-site