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Homecare Physical Therapist- per diem
Longmeadow, MA
Job Description
Summary:
Evaluates treats and rehabilitates patients by providing them with necessary therapeutic intervention. Maintains pertinent documentation, carries out necessary therapeutic intervention and appropriate treatment plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
TREATS PATIENTS:
DOCUMENTATION/PAPERWORK:
COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK:
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; related experience and or training; or equivalent combination and experience
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as patient medical record, physician orders, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before small groups or facility staff family members or fellow employees.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Reasoning ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instruction furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
License to practice allied health profession in Massachusetts or eligible for license, valid Massachusetts driver’s license, proof of CPR certification or eligible for certification.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, of feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Classification Exposure Category II
While the normal duties of this job involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, the employee has potential to be exposed to blood, body fluids, and tissues and should take appropriate protective measures by following Universal Precautions, use of Personal Protective equipment, and information about the availability and recommendations of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Schedule: 20-25 home visits per week
Requires the ability to be flexible based on patient and business needs
JGS Lifecare has been taking care of the elders of our community for more than a century, fulfilling a promise made in 1912 to provide compassionate care to improve their physical, spiritual and social needs. Guided by Jewish traditions and values, we welcome the opportunity to make the lives of the elders we serve fulfilling, meaningful and vibrant across a spectrum of services. JGS Lifecare is committed to being an “Employer of Choice.” We offer employment opportunities for people with various interests and backgrounds interested in working in a variety of health and elder care settings. At JGS Lifecare you will find a great working environment and an excellent compensation and benefits package. We are a smoke-free campus to ensure the health and safety of JGS Lifecare residents, patients, visitors and employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
JGS Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.
Evaluates treats and rehabilitates patients by providing them with necessary therapeutic intervention. Maintains pertinent documentation, carries out necessary therapeutic intervention and appropriate treatment plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Completes screens as scheduled
- Evaluation and accompanying documentation are completed at the time of the evaluation.
- Obtains and verifies physician orders prior to initiation of evaluation
- Payer source is identified and secured prior to initiation of evaluation
- Identifies objective findings and problems
- Establishes appropriate short/long term goals
TREATS PATIENTS:
- Documents progress in attainment of goals on a timely basis
- Utilizes current body of knowledge, skills, and techniques
- Interacts with patients/families in an appropriate, safe and professional manner
- Designs adaptive equipment and orthotics
- Designs and/or implements home programs (as appropriate)
- Communicates appropriate referrals to team member and/or supervisor
- Assists in development and implementation of new programs/techniques to enhance therapy services
- Balances and maintains an appropriate caseload to meet company and facility productivity standards
- Initiates and follows through with restorative programs as appropriate
- Attends patient care meetings and actively participates (as assigned)
- Follows through with discharge planning including: equipment ordering, family teaching, home safety recommendations, and discharge documentation (as appropriate)
DOCUMENTATION/PAPERWORK:
- Daily documentation and billing logs are accurately completed each day
- Visit notes are completed as required
- Time sheets are accurately completed and submitted on time to manager
- Documentation accurately reflects treatment program, progress and other factors affecting treatment
- Maintains QI documents accurately (as assigned)
COMMUNICATION AND TEAMWORK:
- Maintains consistent communication with supervisor and team
- Interacts with all staff in a professional and courteous manner
- Coordinates patient care with other disciplines
- Responds positively to constructive feedback and seeks clarification as needed
- Flexible and willing to assume additional responsibilities when the need arises
- Listens carefully to directions/problems and responds appropriately
- When in doubt, asks for clarification and feedback when needed
- Displays good organizational and time management skills; ensures coordinated service delivered to patients and families
- Proactive in problem identification and seeks appropriate guidance from supervisor as needed
PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS:
- Maintains patient and staff confidentiality
- Adheres to established facility policy and procedures related to environmental safety, orderliness, risk management, infection control, universal precautions
- Adheres to company policy and procedures
- Adheres to company policy concerning tardiness, absenteeism, and call in procedures
- Follows appropriate procedure for scheduling time off including sufficient coverage information on each patient
- Attends company meetings as required
- Maintains work area in safe, neat orderly fashion (as applicable)
- Willingly accepts new duties as assigned
- Flexible to travel to all assigned patient homes daily
QUALIFICATIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s degree (B.A./B.S.) from four-year college or university; related experience and or training; or equivalent combination and experience
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as patient medical record, physician orders, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before small groups or facility staff family members or fellow employees.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentages.
Reasoning ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instruction furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
License to practice allied health profession in Massachusetts or eligible for license, valid Massachusetts driver’s license, proof of CPR certification or eligible for certification.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, of feel; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and / or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job Classification Exposure Category II
While the normal duties of this job involve no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues, the employee has potential to be exposed to blood, body fluids, and tissues and should take appropriate protective measures by following Universal Precautions, use of Personal Protective equipment, and information about the availability and recommendations of the Hepatitis B vaccine.
Schedule: 20-25 home visits per week
Requires the ability to be flexible based on patient and business needs
JGS Lifecare has been taking care of the elders of our community for more than a century, fulfilling a promise made in 1912 to provide compassionate care to improve their physical, spiritual and social needs. Guided by Jewish traditions and values, we welcome the opportunity to make the lives of the elders we serve fulfilling, meaningful and vibrant across a spectrum of services. JGS Lifecare is committed to being an “Employer of Choice.” We offer employment opportunities for people with various interests and backgrounds interested in working in a variety of health and elder care settings. At JGS Lifecare you will find a great working environment and an excellent compensation and benefits package. We are a smoke-free campus to ensure the health and safety of JGS Lifecare residents, patients, visitors and employees.
Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran
JGS Lifecare is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity or expression, genetics, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, political affiliation, veteran status or any other status that is protected by local, state or federal law.
Job Summary
Company
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Part Time
Hours per Week
per diem
Work Hours (i.e. shift)
based on business needs
Salary and Benefits
Salary is competitive and is based on experience
Required Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Experience
2 to 5 years
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