Ambassador Health at Home is looking for a Physical Therapist licensed in both Nebraska and Iowa, or willing to get their Iowa license upon hire. Our current service area is Southeast Nebraska and Southwest Iowa.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
- Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
- Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Directs and supervises personnel as required.
- Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
- Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
- Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
- Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
- Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
- Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
- Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
- Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes.
- Assists physician with evaluating level of function.
- Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
- Consults with family and Agency personnel.
- Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments at least every 60 days, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames and in accordance to 175 NAC 14-006.04H1.
- Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
Job Type: Full-time
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Geriatrics
- Home Health
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- Physical Therapy License (Required)
Work Location: On the road