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| Job Title: | Physical Therapist - Full-time |
| Job Ref No: | PT/Scottsville,KY |
| Job Role: | Physical Therapist |
| Job Type: | Permanent |
| Location: | Kentucky |
| City: | Scottsville |
| Post Code: | 42164 |
| Job Description: |
At LHC Group we appreciate the value of trained professionals who work within the local community and know their patients. That's why we work with the nurses, therapists and aides who have provided quality care through local hospitals and health care agencies for years. By combining a dynamic, clinically driven operational model, an efficient management team, a high quality hometown medical staff, we are able to offer a comprehensive health care package which puts the patient's needs first.
We have spent years perfecting what we see as the only way to do business in the industry. As a result, patients, their physicians, and family members alike benefit from the simplicity that our expertise brings to the table. Aside from keeping the needs of the patient first, we also keep both the physician and family involved and informed every step of the way. We consider these channels of communication an essential part of who we are.
Our nurses, aides and therapists can deliver non- emergency medical care to homebound patients of all ages who choose to receive quality health care in the comfort of their own homes.
Exciting and Rewarding Full Time Opportunities/Flexible Schedules !
The Home Health Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice. Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals. Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes to the agency at least twice a week. Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 hours of the evaluation. Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary. Provides supervision of the PTA as per LHC policy. Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days. Provides in-service education as requested by DON or Branch Manager.
Job Requirements: Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved physical therapy program. Must have a current license to practice physical therapy in the state of employment. Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle. Current CPR certification required.
Proud member of LHC Group. LHC Group is an equal opportunity employer. Pre-employment drug screening is required. |
| Employer: |
LHC Group. |
| Post Date: | 10/11/2011 |
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