Physical Therapist - Crystal Lake - IL
Company: Addus HomeCare
Location: Crystal Lake
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description
Position Summary: The Physical Therapist plans and provides
physical therapy services to the clients in their home in
accordance with the plan of care and agency policies and
procedures. The Physical Therapist performs functions which require
substantial specialized knowledge, judgment and skill based upon
the principles of psychological, biological and social services and
must be able to make judgments accordingly.
Essential Duties:
- Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a
written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state
Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Advise, consult and teach appropriate treatment procedures and
supportive activities to clients, family members and other agency
staff
- Assist the provider in evaluating level of function
- Participate in the development of the plan of care
- Prepare clinical and progress notes
- Translate all exercise into functional activities or activities
of daily living
- Develop needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and
the physical surrounding in clients home
- Confer regularly with attending provider regarding client's
progress and report the physical and emotional conditions and
reactions to treatment and interpret social and physical factors in
the environment that affect care
- Interpret to the client and family the implication of the
treatment consistent with the actions and wishes of the
provider
- Provide families with information, support and encouragement to
help motivate them in their progress
- Teach basic principles of good posture and body mechanics in
relation to changing needs of individuals in all age
groups
- May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
- Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on
the attainment of goals.
- Participates in discharge planning for patient.
- Participates in peer consultation process.
- Supervises physical therapy assistants according to
organization policy and state regulations.
- When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises
and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
- Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization
personnel as needed.
- Communicate effectively with all members of the
interdisciplinary team
- Participate in the educational program of the new staff and
students in the area of practice
- Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and
progress of clients'
- Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and
standards
- Teaches clients' how to properly use exercise
techniques
- Perform other duties as assigned
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains positive internal and external customer service
relationships
- Maintains open lines of communication
- Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its
completion
- Meets all productivity requirements
- Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented
environment
- Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement,
educational programs, and staff meetings
- Represents the organization professionally at all times
Addus provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and
applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and
harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion,
age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected
veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,
or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local
laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination,
layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and
training.
Keywords: Addus HomeCare, Crystal Lake , Physical Therapist - Crystal Lake - IL, Healthcare , Crystal Lake, Illinois
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