Physical Therapist Job at Alivia Care
Since 2009, Better Life Home Health has been providing in-home therapy and rehabilitative services to help people live their best life. Serving The Villages as part of the Alivia Care Solutions family of care, our specialized homecare team focuses on physical, occupational, and speech therapies helping patients regain mobility and independence.
As part of the Alivia Care family, our full-time and part-time employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, mileage reimbursement, paid a uniform allowance, and a flexible work schedule. With Better Life, you can enjoy working with a smaller home health agency while still getting all the benefits you would expect of a much larger organization.
Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, or surgery in a home care environment. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Works cooperatively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and adjusters. Documents and reports on patients' progress. Monitors, documents, and reports patients' progress.
As part of the Alivia Care family, our full-time and part-time employees enjoy a competitive benefits package, mileage reimbursement, paid a uniform allowance, and a flexible work schedule. With Better Life, you can enjoy working with a smaller home health agency while still getting all the benefits you would expect of a much larger organization.
Under the general direction of the Director of Nursing, the Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, or surgery in a home care environment. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Works cooperatively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and adjusters. Documents and reports on patients' progress. Monitors, documents, and reports patients' progress.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Conduct an in-person comprehensive physical therapy assessment on Better Life patients, as assigned
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Coordinate with the case management team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each patient
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Conduct an in-person physical therapy assessment or reassessment, as needed
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Participate as a member of a case management team, communicating patient changes, collaborating on care planning decisions, and coordinating 24-hour care delivery
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Actively participate in the Intake and Assessment meetings
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Evaluate patients to determine and assure appropriate prescription, needs, goals, history, complications, and precautions
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Follow up with the patient during treatment, explain precautions to take
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Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to patient care problems with the case management team
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Assess the need for adaptive durable medical equipment, specialized shoes, and prosthesis
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Assess patient’s home for safety and mobility
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Recommend home modifications and or equipment
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Plan physical therapy treatment programs according to recognized standards and policies
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Administer physical therapy treatment programs consistent in achieving identified goals and according to recognized standards and policies
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Confer with the case management team on patient care issues
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Document evaluation, assessment, plan, and treatment rendered accurately and in a timely according to Better Life Home Health policy
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Measure the effectiveness of treatment, document, and revise the plan accordingly
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Educate and instruct patients/family in procedures, and home programs, and document training and understanding by patient/family
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Confers with physicians and other disciplines to assure a complete and integrated program
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Completes necessary documentation and statistics accurately and in a timely fashion
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Direct, supervise, and perform initial and annual competencies, and evaluates the performance of the licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
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Review and cosign entries of the PTA into the patient medical record
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Review the plan of care with the PTA before the PTA provides care
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At least once every 30-days after new or revised plans of care, document in the medical record that the plan and the patient’s progress have been reviewed with the PTA
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Train Better Life Home Health staff in body mechanics, use of equipment, transfers, gait patterns, and methods to maximize safety and functional abilities in performing activities of daily living (ADLs)
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Perform initial and annual competencies on direct care staff under the supervision
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Participate in and support Quality Initiatives
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Contribute to research and other department activities as assigned
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Provide age-specific competent care to all persons served
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Know and adhere to the philosophy and goals of Better Life Home Health
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Initiate/suggest process improvement and/or cost-saving measures that enhance patient care
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Demonstrate clinical excellence and utilize insights in timely response to patient’s needs
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Proactively involve the healthcare team in the plan of care
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Assist in the implementation of department competency plan
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Develop patient educational material
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Maintain professional level and remains current with new advances
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Adhere to professional, legal, and safety standards Act only within the scope of his or her authority to practice
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Collaborate with other members of the in-home care team within your assigned territory
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Back-up fellow healthcare representatives as needed for special events or vacation time
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Maintain memberships in related health care professional organizations for the purpose of networking
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Communicate issues that arise in the field with clinical staff through defined channels to enhance service delivery
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Participate in organizational committees as identified that enhance the working relationships between departments within Better Life Home Health
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At all times, represent Better Life Home Health professionally through care and/or services provided to all clients and patients
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Comply with Better Life Home Health policies, procedures, and standard practices
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Maintain the confidentiality of patients and families within Better Life Home Health as per government mandates
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Use resources in a fiscally responsible manner
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Promote Better Life Home Health through participation in community and professional organizations
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Improve own professional knowledge and skill level
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Additional duties, as assigned
Qualifications and Requirements:
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BSPT, MSPT or DPT degree required
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Current Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida
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Minimum two years experience in a Home Health or Home Care setting
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Current State of Florida driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Alivia Care insurance carrier, and reliable transportation
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Current Auto Insurance coverage
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Current CPR certification
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Level II AHCA (Agency for Healthcare Administration Background Screening
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Bi-lingual Spanish is a plus
Skilled at:
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Demonstrated skills reflecting knowledge of modalities such as exercise, mobilization, manipulation, electrical stimulation, deep tissue massage, hydrotherapy, and hot and ice therapies
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Experience in restorative and rehabilitation strategies to improve or maintain function and independence and to reduce pain
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Good judgment, problem-solving and cognitive skills
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Ability to lead and work within an interdisciplinary setting
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Enthusiasm for caring for the home health care settings
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Knowledge of common safety hazards in the home environment and improvements to establish a safer environment
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Able to provide training in techniques for the prevention of injury and movement-related functional training in self-care
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Must have or obtain First Aid and CPR certification (from a certified provider) for this position due to participant contact
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Strong communication skills with the ability to listen
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Ability to communicate and articulate Better Life Home Health services and benefits to medical professionals in a clear and concise manner
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Ability to work autonomously yet support the needs of Better Life Home Health and your fellow team members
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Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
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Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software and Home Health and Clinical automation systems
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