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WorkSource Oregon Physical Therapist - Home Health in KLAMATH FALLS, Oregon
Required: * Satisfactory completion of a Bachelor\'s or Master\'s Degree from a Physical Therapy school or a Certificate Degree in Physical Therapy from a Physical Therapy School * Valid driver\'s license and private vehicle or proof of reliable transportation with good driving record; and Proof of current auto liability insurance for self or driver * Maintain professional appearance to assure patient confidence * Excellent communication skills * 2 years therapy experience * Current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist * BLS certification required by end of month from 60 days of hire and maintained Duties Include: * Reviews patient\'s medical record to determine precautions and confers with rehab staff and other involved home health to coordinate care and expedite patients\' recovery * Gathers appropriate subjective information from the patient, evaluates patient using objective tests and measurements, interprets appropriate evaluation procedures and determines plan of care by end of workday * Assesses patient for adaptive equipment needs, DME, and assesses home environment for safety * Effectively communicates with patients and family and performs primary patients/caregiver education and motivates patients, family, or caregivers in the rehabilitation program and care needs of the patient develops/implements home programs as appropriate * Regularly reassesses patient\'s progress, modifies treatment plan accordingly, updates goals and ensures necessary physician orders are in place and notifies physician with patient status changes * Supervises LPTA in patient care treatment program and performs supervisory visits according to department policy * Maintains therapy equipment and accurately charges for supplies * Develops and supervises the HCA plan of care when appropriate, provides instruction/training and documents supervisory visits according to regulations * Productivity is maintained according to department standards: currently 5-6 units per 8-hour day * Participates in weekly patient care conferences and departmental meetings as requested * Maintains competency through annual education in the care of age specific and culturally specific needs * Effective responds in emergency situation * Performs other duties, as assigned