Physical Therapist
Location: Parkersburg West Virginia
Description: LHC Group is currently interviewing Physical Therapist right now, this position will be placed in West Virginia. For complete informations about this position opportunity please read the description below. Job is located in Parkersburg, WV.
The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/s! tamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes to the agency at least twice a week.
Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care to supervising nurse within 24 h! ours of the evaluation.
Participates in staff conferences ! and committees as necessary.
Provides supervision of the PTA as per LHC policy.
Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on patient's condition at least every 60 days.
Provides in-service education as requested by DON or Branch Manager.
Requirements
Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved physical therapy program.
Must have a current license to practice physical therapy in the state of origin for this position.
Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.
Current CPR certification required.
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Salary: . Date posted: 10/27/2013
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This position starts available on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 10:51:58 GMT