Physical Therapist - Home Health (40H Day)
Primary Location Portland, Oregon
Job Number 1237153 Date posted 04/10/2024
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Description:
The physical therapist provides home care services to Kaiser Permanente patients in community based and facility settings. This position may provide therapy services to patients in the home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative care, or other programs under the direction of the patients physician(s) to provide quality health care outcomes and facilitate the achievement of maximum independence of the patient utilizing health care resources within Kaiser Permanente and the community. This care is provided through coordinating the delivery of high quality, cost-effective skilled, rehabilitative or palliative care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Job Summary:
The physical therapist provides home care services to Kaiser Permanente patients in community based and facility settings. This position may provide therapy services to patients in the home health, hospice, home infusion, palliative care, or other programs under the direction of the patients physician(s) to provide quality health care outcomes and facilitate the achievement of maximum independence of the patient utilizing health care resources within Kaiser Permanente and the community. This care is provided through coordinating the delivery of high quality, cost-effective skilled, rehabilitative or palliative care as part of an interdisciplinary team.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Provides skilled physical therapy services consistent with agency policy, state practice acts, and applicable state and federal regulations as directed by the patients physician.
- Demonstrates professional behavior supporting regional and departmental policies, procedures goals and values. Activities include performing initial and ongoing assessments of patient rehab potential, functional needs and abilities, activity tolerance, mobility, safety in the home environment, equipment needs, compliance with physician ordered care (including medications), psychosocial status, need for community resources and Continuing Care Services. Actively seeks opportunity for continued professional growth and knowledge.
- Develops and implements an individualized care plan utilizing departmental and community resources in a cost-effective manner. Skilled plan of physical therapy care includes therapeutic exercises/activities, modalities, adaptive equipment based on patient assessment and understanding of treatment risks and benefits relevant to the patients medical condition, rehabilitation potential and prognosis.
- Coordinates the delivery of physical therapy care with nursing, social work, aide and therapy to Kaiser Permanente and non-Kaiser Permanente providers which results in effective utilization of resources and the timely attainment of achievable rehabilitation and/or palliative care goals. Supervise physical therapy assistants through on-site evaluation of the provision of care, conferencing and review of their documentation according to State Practice Act and agency policy/procedure. Provide supervision of the home health aide plan of care within state/federal guidelines.
- Participates in quality and performance improvement activities within the department including, but not limited to, measurement and continuous improvement of clinical competency, regulatory compliance, outcome achievement, resource management, work team performance, and customer satisfaction.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- One (1) year of physical therapy experience.
- Experience as an interdisciplinary team member.
Education
- Bachelor of science in physical therapy or a certificate or masters degree in physical therapy.
- Graduation from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the American Medical Association in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association.
License, Certification, Registration
- This job requires credentials from multiple states. Credentials from the primary work state are required before hire. Additional Credentials from the secondary work state(s) are required post hire.
- Physical Therapist License (Washington) within 6 months of hire
- Physical Therapist License (Oregon) within 6 months of hire
- Drivers License (in location where applicable)
- National Provider Identifier required at hire
- Basic Life Support
Additional Requirements:
- Able to adapt quality physical therapy and rehabilitation into a patients home setting.
- Must be able to safely assist patients with mobility and transfers in the home setting.
- Demonstrates competency in the use of physical therapy modalities and equipment in the home care setting.
- Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication.
- Able to prioritize patient needs to achieve attainable treatment goals.
- Thorough knowledge of teaching/learning principles.
- Working knowledge of interdisciplinary care coordination.
- Able to learn to operate a laptop computer to perform clinical documentation.
- Keyboarding or typing skills.
- Note: This position requires completion of a typing test.
- Note: This position requires a reliable automobile to travel to and from patient homes.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Working knowledge of the managed care industry.
- Knowledge of Medicare regulations/requirements.
- Working knowledge of palliative care for the terminally ill patient.
- Knowledgeable of the care for the chronically ill and frail elderly.
- Excellent time management, problem solving and customer service skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Able to work autonomously and manage their caseload.
- Operational knowledge of computerized clinical documentation and office application systems including the use of laptop/notebook computers.
Notes:
· Variable - 4 10-hour shifts, every other weekend
· Hours/shifts/working days may vary
Primary Location: Oregon,Portland,Kaiser Permanente Building
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 06:30 PM
Job Schedule: Full-time
Job Type: Standard
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: W05|AFT|Local 5017
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Kaiser Permanente Building - Home Health - 1008
Pay Range: $43.61 - $58.07 / year
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time
At Kaiser Permanente, equity, inclusion and diversity are inextricably linked to our mission, and we aim to make it a part of everything we do. We know that having a diverse and inclusive workforce makes Kaiser Permanente a better place to receive health care, a more supportive partner in our communities we serve, and a more fulfilling place to work. Working at Kaiser Permanente means that you agree to and abide by our commitment to equity and our expectation that we all work together to create an inclusive work environment focused on a sense of belonging and wellbeing.
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status. Submit Interest
