A registered professional who provides coordinated care to patients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates patient care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being.  Plans, organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment program based on the medical referral and their evaluation.  Collaborates with interdisciplinary team.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points and appropriateness of patient for home health.
2. Develop and revise a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
3. Your position will include: Participation in coordination of patient care. 
4. Provide therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable.
5. Evaluate outcomes of care with appropriate discharge planning.
6. Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
7. Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
8. Supervise PTA and HHA as appropriate.
9. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.
10. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board and participate in in-service programs.
11. Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as appropriate.
12. Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.
13. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth and competency
14. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

This position will service Fayette and Lavaca counties as well as parts of surrounding counties.