Full Time and PRN PT's needed for Mississippi Home Care in Wiggins

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, 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 hours 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.

• Must be a graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved physical therapy program.
• Must have a current license to practice physical therapy.
• Current Driver's License and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle.
• Current CPR certification required.

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