Physical Therapist - Community Based Therapy - Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Company: Genesis Rehab Services
Location: Haverhill
Posted on: May 3, 2022
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Job Description:
FULL TIME POSITION -POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist
will primarily provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an
in-home setting for the older adult population. The in-home setting
could be a patient's private residence or in a patient's room in a
SNF/NF, in an assisted living facility, or in an independent living
facility. Vitality to You allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate
and treat in the most functional environment which is the patient's
home. The Physical Therapist assesses the need for, develops, and
delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation.
The Physical Therapist identifies the need for and makes
referral(s) to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs
of patients. He/she implements individualized therapy program
designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance. In
addition, the Physical Therapist instructs, educates and trains
patients and caregivers in those skills and functions essential for
promoting independence and productivity, in order to diminish or
correct pathology. He/she directs activities to promote and
maintain health.RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:1. As necessary
or applicable, supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants,
temporary licensees, students and support personnel in accordance
with state licensure requirements and professional standards.2.
Responsible for adherence to department and patient treatment
schedule, timely clinical and billing documentation requirements as
well as work related meetings.3. Attends and contributes to patient
care, staffing conferences and other related meetings.4. Makes
referrals to other disciplines, agencies in order to address the
comprehensive needs of the patient.5. Consults with other members
of the rehabilitation team to select the most appropriate
therapeutic regimen consistent with the needs and capabilities of
each patient.6. Adapts program and/or plan of care according to the
needs of individual patient.7. Promotes a safe environment and
enforces the elimination of fire and safety hazards.8. Orders
supplies and equipment as necessary.9. Cleans, maintains,
identifies, and reports the need for repair of equipment as
necessary.10. Puts patient service first: ensures that patients and
families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and
compassionate atmosphere which recognizes the individuals' needs
and rights.11. Screens, examines and evaluates patients, including
history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and
measures, synthesis information and interprets examination findings
in order to establish a diagnosis, identify impairments, determine
the predicted level of improvement and the time required to achieve
it, identify precautions/contraindications and design and plan of
care. Develops appropriate treatment goals and methods in
collaboration with the patient and caregivers, implements the
physical therapy treatment plan, and completes all related
documentation and record keeping regarding these services. Services
include but are not limited to application of therapeutic
techniques in areas such as:* Therapeutic exercise including
aerobic capacity conditioning, balance coordination, agility
training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility
exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development
training, relaxation, strength, power, and endurance training*
Functional training* Manual therapy* Airway clearance techniques*
Integumentary repair and protection* Use of electrotherapeutic,
physical agent and mechanical modalities* Health and Wellness*
Education on Chronic Disease Management * Falls Assessment and
Interventions to reduce fall risk* Case Management in the home and
community12. Designs, fabricates, fits and/or applies adaptive
devices, and trains patients in the use of adaptive devices
included orthotics and prosthetics.13. Selects appropriate
activities suited to the individual's physical and mental capacity,
intelligence level and interest.14. Instructs patient in the skills
and techniques required for participation in mobility activities
and evaluates patient progress, attitudes, and behavior as related
to rehabilitative potential.15. Performs routine reexamination as
needed/required to modify/progress plan of treatment.16.
Incorporates health and wellness programming into treatment plans
for patients.17. Performs home and community mobility assessments
and provides recommendations for safe mobility in the home and
community space.18. Upholds the GRS Promises:be ethicalI will
always act with integrity and honesty, and expect others to do the
same. I will ensure my actions comply with the standards set forth
by our Policies and Procedures Manuals and the Employee Handbook.be
respectfulI will treat others in the way I would like to be
treated. I will appreciate and respect others' beliefs, and I will
cherish our diversity.be accountableI will take responsibility for
myself in my actions and my quality of work. I will hold others to
those same standards. be actively engagedI will make a conscious
effort to be an active part of our community. I will check email
and RehabCentral regularly to keep up-to-date on important
information. I will be aware of the numerous resources available to
me as an employee.take pride in my work - my companyI will be proud
of the work I've done each and every day. I will always represent
my company in a positive, professional manner both inside and
outside of work. embrace changeI understand that change is a
necessary part of life. I will approach change with a positive
attitude and will work with my team members to overcome any
obstacles associated with change.communicate compassionatelyI will
communicate in an appropriate, professional and timely manner. I
will strive to be an active listener by making an effort to hear
not just the words another person is saying but, more importantly,
understand the total message being conveyed.strive for excellenceI
will continuously work to grow and develop myself as an employee. I
will ask for assistance if I need it, and I will be open to
receiving feedback from my manager.celebrateI will contribute to a
positive work environment where my team members and I enjoy coming
to work and celebrating each other's successes.19. Performs other
related duties as required. -PTHVPandoLogic. Keywords: Physical
Therapist (PT), Location: Haverhill, MA - 01831
Keywords: Genesis Rehab Services, Haverhill , Physical Therapist - Community Based Therapy - Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Healthcare , Haverhill, Massachusetts
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