Physical Therapist- Home Health
- Work Type: Contractor
- City, State: Novi, MI
ATC Healthcare Metro Detroit is currently looking for experienced Physical Therapists for Home Health openings in Macomb, Oakland and Wayne Counties.
Pay Rate (based per case):
Initial visit- $87
Follow up visits- $68
JOB SUMMARY
The Physical Therapist (P.T.) is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician. The Physical Therapist provides therapy to rehabilitate and retrain major motor skills. Services are provided in a variety of healthcare settings.
EDUCATION
Graduate of an physical therapy school accredited by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association or its equivalent.
LICENSURE
Current, unrestricted license or registration to practice physical therapy.
EXPERIENCE
At least one year of physical therapist experience in a clinical setting.
CREDENTIALS
Current CPR as required by client facility; other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Pay Rate (based per case):
Initial visit- $87
Follow up visits- $68
JOB SUMMARY
The Physical Therapist (P.T.) is a qualified professional who directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician. The Physical Therapist provides therapy to rehabilitate and retrain major motor skills. Services are provided in a variety of healthcare settings.
EDUCATION
Graduate of an physical therapy school accredited by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association or its equivalent.
LICENSURE
Current, unrestricted license or registration to practice physical therapy.
EXPERIENCE
At least one year of physical therapist experience in a clinical setting.
CREDENTIALS
Current CPR as required by client facility; other health and screening tests as required by specific facilities and/or regulatory agencies.
ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS
Various client facility settings; possible exposure to blood, bodily fluids, and other potentially infectious materials.
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- • Complies with ATC policies/procedures.
- • Complies with client facility policies/procedures.
- • Develops, implements and re-evaluates the patient's plan of care.
- • Documents accurately and completely services provided.
- • Evaluates and establishes goals based on patient's current level of functioning and potential
- for improvement.
- • Maintains confidentiality relative to patient care and facility practices in accordance with the
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act
- Communicates information effectively to appropriate personnel.
- Treats patients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum
performance. - Plans for the patient's discharge, prepares discharge summaries and instructions.
- Provides patient care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that considers
cultural diversity and age appropriateness so that autonomy, rights, and dignity are
preserved. - Maintains competency by participating in continuing education programs and meets state
specific requirements. - Complies with accepted ethical and professional standards of conduct.
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