Always Best Care Senior Services
Job title:
Hiring Physical Therapist
Company
Always Best Care Senior Services
Job description
Job Description – Hiring Physical Therapist!!!About the Company:Always Best Care Senior Services – Oahu is currently seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our esteemed team in the beautiful city of Honolulu, Hawaii. As a Physical Therapist, you will have the incredible opportunity to make a positive and impactful difference in the lives of our valued patients. Working in the comfort of their homes, in accordance with physician orders, you will provide exceptional and personalized care. This intermittent position offers flexibility, allowing you to contribute on a schedule that suits your needs and preferences.Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive assessments to determine the individual needs of patients, both initially and on an ongoing basis
- Collaborate closely with physicians to develop and revise personalized treatment plans based on patient progress
- Assist in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary patient care plans, specifically related to Physical Therapy
- Work closely with physicians to administer diagnostic and prognostic tests for the evaluation of patients’ muscle, nerve, joint, and functional abilities
- Employ a range of physical therapy techniques, including exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity, to alleviate pain, enhance function, and optimize performance
- Consult and educate staff members on the established treatment plan
- Instruct and guide patients and their families in the physical therapy program
- Educate patients on the proper use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic and orthotic devices
- Provide necessary equipment to support the treatment plan
- Coordinate out-patient services for procedures that cannot be administered at home
- Maintain accurate and timely records of evaluations, treatments, and patients’ response to therapy intervention
- Prepare comprehensive assessments, evaluations, and summaries of patients’ conditions
- Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals, adhering to agency policies
- Report any changes in patients’ condition or reaction to treatment to the attending physicians
- Effectively communicate with physicians and other team members to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Record detailed clinical and progress notes, incorporating them into patients’ records in accordance with agency policies
- Participate actively in case conferences, physical therapy staff meetings, agency activities, and in-service programs as required
- Oversee the work of Home Health Aides and Physical Therapy Assistants when physical therapy is the sole discipline involved in patient care
- Contribute to discharge planning activities and complete Physical Therapy Discharge Summaries
Requirements: * Graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by the Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A., in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association
- Valid license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of Hawaii
- Preferred: Minimum of one year of institutional/home health experience
- Criminal background check required
- Current CPR certification
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation: $55 – $70 per year
- Flexible schedule
- Opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of patients
- Supportive and collaborative work environment
About the Company:Always Best Care Senior Services – Oahu is dedicated to providing the highest quality care to seniors in the picturesque location of Honolulu, Hawaii. With access to comprehensive patient medical records, our team collaborates closely with the Director of Nursing, Administrator, Chief Executive Officer, and Quality Improvement Manager to deliver personalized and effective care. We prioritize the well-being and independence of our patients, working closely with them and their families to create tailored and individualized care plans.For more details, please call: 808-207-8558
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Expected salary
Location
Honolulu, HI
Job date
Thu, 08 Aug 2024 22:54:24 GMT
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