Physical Therapist - Lee and Harnett Counties
Company: Well Care Home Health of the Triangle, Inc.
Location: Raleigh
Posted on: October 29, 2024
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Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY Works under the supervision of a Clinical Manager.
Provides individualized patient care for patients in all
developmental stages throughout the life span including: Neonates -
0-28 days, Infant - 1-12 months, Child - 1-12 years, Adolescent -
13-17 years, Adult - 18-72 years, Geriatric - 72 + years, according
to established policies procedures, and guidelines. Participates in
professional responsibilities such as program development, student
programs, and performance improvement programs. Provides patient
consultation and assumes communicative role with other
professionals. Refers patients to other professionals as
appropriate and ordered. Performs other duties as assigned.PRIMARY
JOB DUTIES 1. Assesses, interprets, plans, implements, and
evaluates patients with appropriate level of skill given the
patient's age and diagnosis. Admits patients to the agency when
P.T. is a primary skilled need. 2. Assists with program development
and discipline specific operations efficiently and productively. 3.
Appropriately communicates and documents information in accordance
to agency policies and procedures and discipline-specific
guidelines. 4. Contributes to program effectiveness. 5. Organizes
and performs work effectively and efficiently. 6. Maintains and
adjusts schedule to enhance agency performance. 7. Demonstrates a
daily commitment to the values of the agency. 8. Demonstrates
positive interpersonal relations in dealing with all members of the
agency. 9. Maintains and promotes customer satisfaction.10.
Effectively demonstrates the mission, vision, and values of the
Agency on a daily basis.JOB SPECIFICATIONS 1. Education: Graduate
of Physical Therapy program from an accredited university. 2.
Licensure / Certifications: Licensure in the state in which
providing therapy (NC/SC); CPR certification. 3. Experience:
Minimum 1 year. 4. Essential Technical / Motor Skills: Knowledge of
home health and physical therapy procedures, ability to manipulate
patient care and evaluation equipment, including modalities and
assistive devices; ability to properly transfer and guard patients;
ability to apply other manual therapy techniques. 5. Interpersonal
Skills: Ability to deal with the public, co-workers, patients,
families, and physicians in a professional and positive manner. 6.
Essential Physical Requirements: Requires significant locomotion,
frequent lifting greater than 50# and transferring patients greater
than 100#. Also repeated reaching in front of the body, bending and
stooping, pushing and pulling. Occasionally requires reaching
overhead, stair climbing, sitting and fine motor manipulation. 7.
Essential Mental Abilities: Ability to apply physical therapy
clinical principles and use professional reasoning to develop
appropriate treatment programs. Ability to prioritize duties, learn
new skills and techniques in patient care. Ability to learn and use
computer technology and supportive services. 8. Essential Sensory
Requirements: Ability to see and communicate clearly in order to
perform basic clinical techniques. 9. Exposure to Hazards: Noise,
congestion, communicable disease, exposure to blood borne
pathogens, patient assault, and injury resulting from improper body
mechanics, uncooperative patients, families, and community
hazards.10. Hours of Work: 40 hour work weeks, variable
Monday-Friday, weekends and holidays as needed.11. Population
Served: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics, and pediatrics.12. Must
have a valid North Carolina driver's license and an operational
vehicle.
Keywords: Well Care Home Health of the Triangle, Inc., Raleigh , Physical Therapist - Lee and Harnett Counties, Healthcare , Raleigh, North Carolina
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