Physical Therapist Jobs

Administers to clients, according to physician's orders, various evaluations and therapeutic interventions and maintains agency records on clients.

• Able to assess data reflecting the client's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each client's requirements relative to their age-specific needs
• Current Auto Insurance
• Physical Therapy License recognized by the State of Michigan
• 1 year experience working as a Physical Therapist-hospital and/or home care experience preferred
• Reliable Transportation
• Demonstrates computer skills sufficient to use the electronic medical record effectively
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the adult and geriatric populations
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span
• Valid Driver's License
• Successful completion of a physical therapy program at a school of physical therapy approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

Come be part of the Optimal Team! Rated one of the Top Workplaces 2014-2022 by Detroit Free Press!

Optimal Care, Inc. is a 4 Star Rated Medicare Certified/CHAP Accredited home health care agency seeking part time PTs committed to providing the highest quality care in our service area. Potential for full time status for the right hire. Home care experience also preferred but not required. We offer competitive visit rates and excellent working conditions.

Contingent Positions available for:

• Livingston County
• Wayne County
• Macomb County
• Oakland County

Job Duties/Knowledge

• Observes signs and symptoms and reports to the physician and/or other appropriate health professionals as often as needed or as changes in the client condition require.
• Participates in the agency's quality assurance performance improvement program.
• Cooperates and consults with appropriate staff to provide staff education when requested and arranged by the client care manager.
• Supervises and coordinates with Physical Therapy Assistants (PTAs) as necessary. Assesses the client's need for skilled care every thirty (30) days and revises the plan of care as appropriate. Communicates plan of care changes to the PTA and scheduler as often as necessary.
• Instructs and advises client, family, and other health team personnel; instructs in use of prosthetic and orthotic devices and DME as appropriate.
• Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness, and according to policies. Submits accurate and required documentation daily. Start of care forms to be submitted within 24 hours of initial visit. Participates in discharge planning as indicated.
• Observes, records, and reports the client's reaction to treatment and any change in the client's condition to the physician and/or client care manager and other staff involved.
• Evaluates and regularly reevaluates the rehabilitation and equipment needs of the client; initiates, develops, implements, and makes necessary revisions of the client's plan of care. Assesses the client's continual care needs. Ensures that the plan of care addresses all problems identified in the assessment or demonstrates rationale for not doing so.
• Supervises and teaches the home health aide. Assesses the client's need for unskilled care every two (2) weeks and revises the plan of care as appropriate. Communicates plan of care changes to the aide and scheduler as often as necessary.
• Keeps abreast of physical therapy trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation, and care coordination. Participates in in-service programs.
• Assists with the coordination of the total plan of care and maintains continuity of client care by liaising with other health professionals assigned to the same clients. Attends client care conferences. Initiates client care conferences for complex and/or multidisciplinary clients when required or helpful to ensure good coordination of care.
• Treats clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities, and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care. Identifies barriers to desired outcomes.
• Provides skilled physical therapy services in accordance with the physician’s plan of care.
• Assists the physician in assessing the client’s functional level by applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the plan of care, including OASIS assessments and goal setting as appropriate.

Optimal Home Care and Hospice

Nurse Owned and Operated - Home Health agency established in 2006

Skilled Services Provided: NP, RN (Medical, Psych, & WCC), PT, OT, ST, MSW, HHA, RD, Spiritual Care

Web Based EMR - "Real Time" documentation - iPads

Michigan Fraud & Abuse Task Force Member

Member of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)