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Physical Therapist - Home Care - PRN

Employer
Ethos
Location
Detroit Lakes, MN
Salary
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Industry
Healthcare
Role
Physical / Occupational / Speech Therapist
Job Type
Long-Term
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Job Details

Physical Therapist, PRN (serving the Detroit Lakes and Fargo area) Home office can be located in either Fargo or Detroit Lakes.

Scope

  • Work
    closely with clients, family members, and other home care and therapy staff.
  • Provide
    work direction, supervisory visits, and delegation to the Home Care Physical Therapist
    Assistants (if applicable).
  • Responsible
    for organizing, developing, and directing physical therapy services in
    accordance with the standards and practice of physical therapy, state and
    federal regulations, and Ethos’ policies and procedures.
  • Assure
    that the highest degree of quality care, customer service, fiscal
    responsibility, and regulatory compliance is maintained at all times. Be
    pleasant, respectful, and courteous to clients, family members, visitors, and
    fellow employees at all times.


Ethos Values

  • Christian Ministry
    - We allow our Christian faith to guide us in all aspects of our organization
    and in our delivery of care.
  • Compassion
    - We demonstrate kindness and understanding to every person at every encounter.
  • Integrity
    - We foster trustworthy and healthy relationships among our clients, their
    families, our employees, and our partners.


  • Collaboration
    - Our employees and partners work collaboratively to achieve our mission by
    building highly functioning teams to care for our clients.
  • Stewardship
    - We are good stewards of our
    financial resources to ensure adequate funds are available to fulfill our
    mission.


Education and Experience Required

  • Must complete and pass a state required
    background study.
  • Graduate of an accredited school of
    physical therapy with a current license and/or registration to practice physical
    therapy in Minnesota and North Dakota.
  • Current BLS certification.
  • Must have a car with required insurance
    coverage and a valid driver's license.
  • Ability to incorporate all aspects of physical
    therapy in client care.
  • Ability to instruct and supervise
    personnel to assure adequate and competent client care.
  • Abide by the HIPAA (Health Insurance
    Portability and Accountability Act) privacy policy as administered by Ethos.
  • Must be organized and able to complete
    required tasks on schedule.
  • Capacity to grasp new theories and
    principles and implement them in practice.
  • Computer skills and solid management of
    documentation processes.
  • Able
    to physically perform the duties required by the position.


  • Required
    to have the ability to read, write and speak English well enough to
    communicate with staff, clients and visitors.


Key Responsibilities

  • Direct Care
    Activities - Evaluate clients; obtain and interpret data necessary for treatment
    from medical records, observation of client in natural setting, interviews, and
    administration of standardized tests and measurements. Develop treatment plans
    and programs, including short and long-term anticipated functional outcomes,
    and administer physical therapy treatment. Obtain approval for services from
    physicians or designees; and provide treatments per physician's orders. Provide
    quality care that meets client's goals and needs by performing periodic client
    re-evaluations to determine effectiveness of treatments; then adjusting
    treatment plan and program appropriately to reach functional outcome. Work
    closely with RN case managers and intake personnel for client intake, care
    planning, and therapy discharge planning of clients. Maintain same day
    admission philosophy and communicate when this is unachievable and coordinate
    with RN case managers when admission can occur. Communicate to case manager
    when admission cannot occur within 48 hours.
  • Client Records
    and Billing - Provide accurate and timely documentation of services rendered
    utilizing specific home care software. Demonstrate understanding and knowledge
    of all payer sources. Review and sign documentation of the Physical Therapist Assistant
    as required; complete appropriate visits for PTA supervision if applicable.
    Complete and/or check accuracy of completion and timely submission of billing
    information and appropriately account for all services rendered. Keep schedule
    on EMR as accurate and up to date as possible.
  • Communication - Demonstrate
    exceptional verbal and written communication skills for purpose of work tasks
    and patient care. Able to clearly communicate with patients, families, staff
    and others to meet job requirements. Modify and adjust communications as needed
    to reach common understanding. Must have available and know how to use a
    cellular phone.
  • Follow-up
    Programs - Optimize successful discharge from therapy for patients with
    highest function and least amount of risk possible allowed per entitlement.
    Educate client and family/caregivers about transition to restorative, wellness
    or nursing programs. Educate client in appropriate home exercise program or
    other health management program. Recommend and train in use of appropriate
    assistive equipment and environmental adaptations to maximize function.
    Professionally connect with physicians, outside vendors and other healthcare
    professionals of services when appropriate to ensure continuum of care.
  • Leadership and
    Organizational Skills - Show exemplary qualities in attitude, effort
    and work performance. Work within parameters of budget and resources available.
    Evaluate outcomes of therapy interventions. Complete additional duties,
    projects, in-services, promotional events and program development as assigned
    by Director of Home Care.
  • Professional
    Growth - Maintain professional and clinical knowledge by attending
    facility in-services and workshops/training on topics that provide depth to
    Ethos programming and professional development. Share and collaborate on
    knowledge acquired with team members for patient success. Demonstrate use of
    evidenced-based practice. Participate in clinical education opportunities for
    students of the profession.
  • Safety - Follow
    safety procedures for work environment and promote client safety while performing
    direct care.
  • Other Duties as
    Assigned - The duties and
    responsibilities listed above are representative of the nature and level of
    work assigned and are not necessarily all inclusive.


Reports to: Director of Home Care

Company

What You Can Experience
Be included in an environment dedicated to serving our clients home health care and hospice services with dignity and respect. Become a part of a thriving culture that promotes a one-team care approach, collaboration, team values, employee fun, community engagement, and more. 

What You Will Gain
At Ethos, you will find strong support from a team guided by the core values of the Ethos organization, meaningful relationships with clients, and strong relationships with your team. With a career at Ethos, you will find a sense of family that works together to achieve great things. 

Benefits That Go Above and Beyond

With the benefits and comprehensive training provided by Ethos, you will have the tools you need to grow and excel. Becoming part of our team means you are helping to build relationships and provide compassionate care to the individuals we serve.

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