Description:
The Physical Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.
Positions Available:
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Per Diem
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Part-Time
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Full-Time
Essential Functions:
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Assist the physician in evaluating clients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
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Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance
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Make arrangements for out-client services, which cannot be given in the home
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Records and reports to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the client's condition
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Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
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Instructs the family in the client's total physical therapy program
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Attends physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations
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Attends case conferences and in-service programs as indicated
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Supervises the physical therapist assistant, as indicated
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Participates in staff and Agency development activities
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Prepares an assessment of the client's condition and periodic evaluations and summaries, developes a plan of care and problem list, and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the client's record no less than weekly.
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Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician's plan of treatment
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Communicates effectively with all those providing care
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Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of the visits with the Clinical Coordinator to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.
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Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency.
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Participates with staff, client, and physician in discharge planning activities and completes the physical therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of Agency policies
Requirements:
Education, Skills and Experience Required:
Graduate of physical therapy school approved by:
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The American Physical Therapy Association; or
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The Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or
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The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association
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Licensed or registered by the State of Maine
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Preference of at least one (1) year of institutional experience
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Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences
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Must have a car with required insurance coverage and State driver's license
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Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
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Must be able to stoop and bend
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Must be able to lift and carry effectively so as to be able to perform the above-listed functions
Other Responsibilities:
Will assume other responsibilities deemed necessary and in the best interest of the organization as requested by the Clinical Coordinator or Executive Director.
