Physical Therapist- Tacoma (Home Health and Hospice) Job Job in Tacoma, Washington US
Physical Therapist- Tacoma (Home Health and Hospice) Job
-- Title: Physical Therapist- Tacoma (Home Health and Hospice) Job Reference Number: 120077 Location: Tacoma, WA Description: Physical Therapist- Tacoma (Home Health and Hospice)-120077 Description At Group Health you will be part of a rehab team that is managed by therapists. You'll provide high quality care that is coordinated seamlessly throughout our system. Optimizing quality of life and promoting patient and caregiver autonomy is what we're all about. The role of the Physical Therapist is to work with patients in their own environment to gain and maintain as much independence in their lives as possible. As a Physical Therapist with Group Health, you'll work with an industry leader and enjoy significant advantages: Patient Centered Practice Customized Orientation Program Flexible Schedule Generous Continuing Education Benefit 3+ Weeks Paid Time Off and 9 Paid Holidays per Year Highly Competitive Benefits and Retirement Packages Position Responsibilities Provide Physical Therapy including 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 interdisciplinary services. 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 patient's medical condition, rehabilitation potential and prognosis. Coordinate the delivery of physical therapy care with nursing, social work, aide and other therapists within Group Health and with outside providers resulting in effective utilization of resources and the timely attainment of achievable rehabilitation and/or palliative care goals. Oversee physical therapy assistants through conferencing and review of their documentation. Oversee the home health aide plan of care. Participate 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. Qualifications Education Minimum Education Requirements Bachelors Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy Preferred Education Masters or Doctorate degree in Physical Therapy Knowledge/Skills Minimum Knowledge/Skills Requirements Basic or limited None. Preferred Knowledge/Skills Working knowledge of the managed care industry and Medicare regulations/requirements. Knowledgeable of the care for the chronically ill and frail elderly and able to adapt quality physical therapy and rehabilitation into a patient's home setting. Excellent time management, problem solving and customer service skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills and experience with interdisciplinary care coordination. Operational knowledge of computerized clinical documentation and office application systems Experience Minimum Experience Requirements 1 year Rehabilitative experience. Preferred Experience One year Physical Therapy experience with background in geriatrics, orthopedics, or neurology. License/Certifications Minimum License/Certifications Requirements At time of hire Washington State Physical Therapy License. Group Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Job: Rehabilitative Services Organization: Home Care and Hospice Primary Location: WA - Tacoma/Olympia-Tacoma-South Region Administration Bargaining unit: SEIU RNs West FTE: 1 Schedule: Full-time Shift: Day Job Days of shift: M-F Hours of shift: Usually 8-5 Travel: Yes, 100% of the time Job level: Individual Contributor Job type: Standard Employee status: Regular http://feeds.jobs2web.com/feeds/view?siteId=248feedId=782 -- http://wrapguy.careercast.com/textjobs/jobs/ghcoop_nwjobs/job60683033742d104c.html --