at National Church Residences in Columbus, Ohio, United States
Job Description
Job Description:
Title: Physical Therapist (PT)
Job Code: 04013OH Division: Senior Services
Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Director of Clinical Management (DCM)
Revision date: March 2019 Supervises: Physical Therapist Assistant or Home Health Aide
PURPOSE
According to the prescribed policies and procedures of the organization including all applicable federal, state and local regulations and under the general supervision of the Director of Clinical Management (DCM), the purpose of this position is to supervise, provide and direct physical therapy rehabilitation services in compliance with facility/agency policies and procedures.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Evaluation and treatment of residents/clients with injuries, illnesses or disabilities through the therapeutic use of everyday activities in order for them to develop, recover and improve the skills needed for daily living and working. Evaluation and treatment will only be conducted as ordered by the physician and in accordance with the rules of the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board of the State of Ohio and the Ohio Revised Code, Chapter 4755 and Chapters 4755-21 through 4755-29 of the Ohio Administrative Code.
* Responsible for the development and evaluation of the plan of care in partnership with the patient, patient representative, if applicable, and caregivers.
* Provides patient and caregiver education and counseling.
* Communicates timely with all physicians and other health care practitioners as appropriate involved in the plan of care.
* Supervises physical therapist assistants as applicable, in accordance with applicable regulatory requirements and with the rules of the Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board of the State of Ohio and the Ohio Revised Code. Responsible for the instruction, evaluation, plan development and supervision of the home health/hospice aides per the Conditions of Participation, as applicable, and as outlined by policy to include the initiation, participation, and communication of the competency evaluation.
* Screens residents/clients in accordance with facility/agency policy.
* Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of all necessary documentation according to facility/agency policy.
* Assists with marketing and program development as requested.
* Maintains an acceptable level of productivity to meet the facility/agency goals.
* Maintains progressive knowledge of the physical therapy field, attending related in-services and continuing education programs.
* Participates in interdisciplinary team & QAPI meetings as directed.
NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
* Assists the facility/agency in meeting standards necessary to obtain state, federal and other appropriate certifications.
* Plans and completes in-services for facility/agency staff education as requested by management.
* Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, promotes a team approach, participates in appropriate problem solving methods.
EXPECTATIONS
* Demonstrates and maintains a positive, professional manner, manages time efficiently and effectively, provides leadership as a role model to promote a team approach, collaborates and participates in policy creation and appropriate problem solving methods.
* Must adhere to all policies, procedures, terms and conditions set forth in the National Church Residences' Employee Information Guide (EIG), the Code of Conduct, as well as any facility handbook, including but not limited to, corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state, local regulations and laws.
* With respect to Resident Rights, ensures all care is provided with respect and dignity for the residents/clients, their families and the staff. Reports all complaints made by residents/clients and/or families to the appropriate supervisors, reports all allegations of abuse, misappropriation of funds/resident property and/or any other corporate compliance, drug free workplace, safe work practices, all federal, state and local regulations and laws.
* Completes all annual education requirements timely, including but not limited to Compliance, Privacy, Security and HIPAA training and exhibits behavior as set forth by the Code of Conduct in the performance of their duties.
* Performs other duties as assigned.
JOB SPECIFICATION SHEET - Physical Therapist (PT)
Education: Doctorate, Master or Bachelor of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.
Experience: Two to four years experience preferred.
Travel: Frequent for Home and Community Services staff. Minimal for... For full info follow application link.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, military status, disability, genetic information and/or any other characteristics protected by applicable law.
