PRN Physical Therapist

Job Details: Job Location: 2233 AVENUE J SUITE 107 - ARLINGTON, TX, Position Type: Part Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, A registered  professional  who provides coordinated care to patients/clients of all age groups.  Plans, implements and evaluates patient/client care plans to restore or maintain  patient/client well being.  Plans, organizes and conducts physical  therapy treatment program  based on the medical  referral and their evaluation.'  Participates in the coordination  of care.Job Qualifications:Education:  Bachelor of Science in Physical  Therapy from an American Physical Therapy  Association approved  program.Li-censure: Current State Licence as a Physical  Therapist, or if license does not apply, meets one of the requirements  listed  in 42 CFR §484.115(h); current Driver's LicenseExperience: One year experience: as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting or home  health preferred.Skills:  Therapy skills as d!fined as generally accepted standards of practice.  Good interpersonal  skills.   Proof of current CPR. Knowledge of durable medical equipment.Transportation:    Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insuranceEnvironmental  and Working Conditions:Works in a health care facility or patients'/clients' homes in various conditions;  possible exposure to blood and  bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.Physical and Mental Effort: Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required.  Requires working under  some stressful  conditions to meet deadlines and patient/client needs and to meet patient/client and family individualized psycho-social  needs. Requires  hand-eye coordination and annual dexterity.Qualifications: Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points to  identify patient/client needs and determine level  of functioning and appropriateness of  patient/client for home care. Develops and evaluates the plan of,:are in partnership with the patient/client, representative (if  any), and caregiver(s). Documents, prepares and complete$  clinical notes, phone orders and other clinical record  documentation  on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and  ongoing assessment data. Provides services that are ordered  by, the physician as indicated in the plan of care;oversees   other team  members, when applicable, in the performance of patient/client care that is consistent  with patients'/clients' needs. Applies concepts of infection control and standard  precautions in coordinating or performing  patient/client care activities to prevent contamination and transmission  of disease. Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for  patients/clients. Provides supervision and guidance to physic&,: therapy assistants and home health  aides as appropriate. Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological  and orthopedic disorders  based on medical  referral and therapy assessment. Communicates with all physicians involved  in the  plan of care and other health care  practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care. Meets mandatory continuing education  requirements of the Agency and  licensing board. Assists and instructs patients/clients and their  families in transfer techniques appropriate to  patient/client abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such ::c;:s walkers, wheelchair, canes,  etc., in a safe manner.  Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients'/clients'  diagnoses and needs. Uses effective interpersonal relation and communication skills. Provides patient/client, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient/client and caregiver  education. Promotes the Agency philosophy an l administrative policies.                                         Demonstrates commitment, professional  growth and competency. Participates in the Agency's QAPI program. Participates in Agency-sponsored in,service training.