Physical Therapist - Home Health - Part Time - Lincoln/Lancaster County, NE

Requirements

• Evaluates clients utilizing appropriate diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
• Performs Physical Therapy treatment procedures or delegates to a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant based on initial and on-going client evaluation.
• Develops and implements the client's plan of care in collaboration with the physician, other consulting health care professionals, family/caregiver according to agency procedures and state and federal regulations.
• Documents the care provided, instructions given, client's progress toward goals, and changes in condition adhering to Eventide's policies and procedures and state/federal regulations.
• Reports significant changes in the client's condition to the physician and nursing staff.
• Communicates and coordinates care and client's progress with other team members involved in the care.
• Designs, implements, and evaluates therapeutic exercise programs, and instructs the client's family/caregiver/Home Health Aide in carrying out the program.
• Consults with the attending physician and obtains a written or telephone order for Physical Therapy plan of care and any changes in the client's plan of care as needed.
• Ensures that assigned client’s clinical records are complete, timely, and reflect coordination of care.
• Oversees and coordinates Physical Therapist Assistant and Rehabilitation Aide client care activities.