Desert Oasis Healthcare
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Description
The Registered Physical Therapist ensures Physical Therapy services are delivered appropriately, meeting regulations. Provides quality Physical Therapy services in a timely manner to patients according to a written plan of care.
Responsibilities:
- Maintain member confidentiality at all times (HIPAA).
- Provides direct planned patient therapy services (within scope of practice) under the direction and orders of a Physician/Practitioner and according to agency policies and patient plan of care.
- Completes initial and ongoing assessments to determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate times.
- Develops and revises the plan of care, in consultation with the physician/practitioner and other team members as appropriate, which establishes goals and incorporates therapeutic, preventative and rehabilitative therapy services as appropriate.
- Provides an evaluation of DME assignments/needs as appropriate.
- Advises and consults with patient, family, and other team members as appropriate regarding safety, plan and outcome of care, and discharge planning.
- Provides health teaching to patient and/or caregiver regarding treatment and plan of care. Education will utilize terms and teaching methods that are customized to the learning needs of the patient and/or caregiver.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Current California Physical Therapy License. Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
- Minimum of 1 to 2 years recent acute care experience required. 1-2 years in Home Health preferred.
- Basic computer skills.
- Ability to manage time and stay organized.
- Good communication skills, detail oriented, critical thinking and problem solving skills. Excellent customer service and telephone etiquette skills.