Physical Therapist (PT) - NHC HomeCare Columbia

Qualifications

• A graduate of a BS or MS level course in physical therapy as accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Licensed or registered under the statutes of the state in which the physical therapist will be practicing
• One year’s experience in a supervisory role preferred
• Active member of the state and national Physical Therapy Association preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises and participates in the application of physical therapeutic techniques for the rehabilitation of patients with physical disabilities, injuries, or diseases
• Coordinates and supervises physical therapy services
• Provides physical therapy services as ordered by the referring physician and delegates appropriate portions of the treatment program to the licensed physical therapy assistant
• Instructs the physical therapy staff in their delegated functions including precautions, special problems, contraindications, anticipated progress goals and plan for re-evaluation
• Evaluates, plans and supervises treatments and programs including the establishment of short-term and long-term goals for patients as approved by the physician with periodic re-evaluations
• Maintains patient care records as designated by the HomeCare agency, assuring that third party reimbursement qualifications are met, as well as all state/federal requirements
• Consults with family members, physicians, and other health care professionals, as appropriate
• Participates in in-service training for physical therapy
• Checks for safety, care and cleaning of equipment
• Serves as Utilization Review and/or Advisory Board Member as requested by Administrator/Director
• Contributes to physical therapy related CQI, as requested
• Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care
• Provides physical therapy services in accordance with all NHC HomeCare policies and procedures and state and federal guidelines
• Maintains knowledge base of HomeCare physical therapy procedures and regulations as well as professional standards through attendance at workshops, inservices and individual research and reading

Benefits

National HealthCare Corporation is recognized nationwide as an innovator in the delivery of quality care. Our goal is to provide a full range of extended care services, designed to maximize the well-being and independence of patients of all ages. We are dedicated to meeting patient needs through an interdisciplinary approach combining compassionate care with cost-effective health care services.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in this job posting.

Schedule

Details on schedule are not specified in this job posting.