Physical Therapist - Home Health (ft) - Detroit Lakes/fosston
Essentia Health
Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, US
About the Role
Job Description:Evaluates, plans, treats and implements care for patients in accordance with professional standards of the American Association of Physical Therapy using Clinical Practice Guidelines, and policies and procedures of Essentia Health. Education Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree,Master's Degree, or Doctorate Degrees from a physical therapy accredited program
This position will provide Outpatient Physical Therapy services to patients in their home in Detroit Lakes, MN & Fosston, MN.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide therapy evaluation, develop individualized treatment plans, implement evidence-based interventions, provide patient/caregiver education, and discharge planning for a full patient caseload.
- Provide all ancillary/administrative requirements for a full caseload of patients, including documentation, billing, scheduling management, and other administrative duties
- Demonstratesappropriate communication,professionalismand supervision of support staff (licensed assistants, aides, volunteers)
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary care team to ensureoptimalclinical and financial outcomes.
- Work closely with Essentia Healthleadershipand coordinate with referring physicians to ensure cohesive patient care.
- Complywithorganizational policies and procedures andthecode of conduct
- Meet professional organization core values, code of ethics, &/or scope of practice
- Work where the patient need is highest (including flexing to other departments) when home department schedule allows
- May serve as a clinical instructor,participateindepartmentor therapy discipline committees, and complete credential/certification that wouldbenefitpatient care
Schedule is generally Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm. Can be flexible on schedule. No weekend, holiday or on-call requirements.
Licensure/Certification Qualifications:- Current license in the state performing services
Homecare Departments:
- Must meet the driving requirements and criteria acceptable to Essentia Health’s insurer
- BLS certified or ability to become certified within 1 month from hire date
Required Skills
physical therapy
home health
evidence-based interventions
patient education
discharge planning
Keywords
PT
home health
Detroit Lakes
Fosston
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