About the Position
The physical therapist contracted or employed through Royale Care VA Inc. is responsible for providing quality physical therapy services and follow Royale Care VA's standards and policies. We are looking for someone who is passionate about helping others and has a genuine desire to make a difference in the lives of our patients.
Responsibilities
1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
D. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
F. Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
2. Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
3. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
6. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
7. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Royale Care VA Inc. policy.
8. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
9. Participates in peer consultation process.
10. Supervises physical therapy assistants according to Royale Care VA Inc. policy and state regulations.
11. Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks when indicated
