Physical Therapist - Community Based Therapy - Chelmsford, Massachusetts
Company: Genesis Rehab Services
Location: Lawrence
Posted on: May 11, 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
community 12. 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
ethical I 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 respectful I 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 accountable I will
take responsibility for myself in my actions and my quality of
work. I will hold others to those same standards. be actively
engaged I 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 company I 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 change
I 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 compassionately I 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 excellence I 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. celebrate I 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. PTHV PandoLogic. Keywords: Physical Therapist
(PT), Location: Lawrence, MA - 01840
Keywords: Genesis Rehab Services, Lawrence , Physical Therapist - Community Based Therapy - Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Healthcare , Lawrence, Massachusetts
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