CA - PT - Days - Palm Springs Area Location! - Indio, CA
Ambe Healthcare Staffing | Indio | www.resume-library.com |
Job Description:
Great Opportunity with Movement for Life at their Indio, CA (Palm Springs Area) location. Awarded PrivatePractice of the Year by APTA.
Highlights
8 hours a day/ 5 days a week
Summary/Objective
The physical therapist implements patient rehabilitationprograms to help improve patient mobility, function, and strength.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hold license as aPhysical Therapist in the state in which you intend to work
Maintain and update PTskills and certifications as necessary
Evaluate and treatpatients for physical therapy and rehabilitation programs
Utilize ElectronicMedical Record to complete evaluations, reports and discharge summaries forpatient files
Guide & monitorpatient care in all aspects of treatment and follow-up
Supervise PT Assistantsand Aides regarding all aspects of patient care
Communicate withphysicians and other persons to insure quality patient care
Correspond withco-workers & other offices via phone, fax & email
Be responsible foraccurate patient chart documentation & follow-up re: prescriptions, testresults, authorizations etc.
Make sure patients arecomfortable and answer questions when necessary.
Work closely with thefront office staff regarding scheduling and patient follow up.
Have computer skillsnecessary to complete job requirements i.e. typing, Word, Internet, EMR, etc.
Be able to makeindependent decisions regarding patient care
Be involved in thebusiness marketing & referral process when necessary
Be responsible forfollowing HIPAA policy & procedure
Be familiar with PTbilling policy & procedure re: Medicare work-comp, private, auto, liens,cash pay etc.
Be proficient in DX andICD-10 coding for the billing of services
Be able to be physicalmobile, including a combination of stool sitting, walking, and prolonged standingfor 8-10 hour work days, based on patient care schedule.
Be able to lift 50pounds and assist moving patients with mobility restraints, assist patientswith transferring, and providing stand by assistance and recovery with patientwalking safety.
Supervisory Responsibility
Thisposition supervises PT Assistants and Aides regarding all aspects of patientcare.
Work Environment
Thisposition works in the patient physical therapy clinic anoutpatient/rehabilitation setting.
Job Responsibilities Relatedto Patient Privacy
Expected to protect theprivacy of all patient information in accordance with the Companys privacypolicies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, andin accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health careprovider.
Failure to comply with the Companys policies and procedures onpatient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and includingtermination of employment.
May access protectedhealth information and other patient information only to the extent that isnecessary to complete job duties. May only share such information with thosewho have a need to know specific patient information in order to complete jobresponsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Company operations.
Encouraged and expectedto report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding theCompanys policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practicesin violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.
Expected to activelyparticipate in Company privacy training.
Required to communicateprivacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others inaccordance with Company policy.
Comply with OSHA,federal and state regulations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. The position walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts and movescontinually during working hours.
The position is subject to lifting objectsweighing over 50 pounds, pushing wheel chairs, and transporting and supportingresidents. The employee must be constantly alert for resident safety.
Travel
Notravel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
Degreein Physical Therapy.
Preferred Education and Experience
ContinuingEducation courses.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must hold active license or plan to test in the near futureto hold license as a Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend towork.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Days
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
1
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Sub Specialty:
Physical Therapist
General Certifications:, N/A
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
13
Great Opportunity with Movement for Life at their Indio, CA (Palm Springs Area) location. Awarded PrivatePractice of the Year by APTA.
Highlights
8 hours a day/ 5 days a week
Summary/Objective
The physical therapist implements patient rehabilitationprograms to help improve patient mobility, function, and strength.
Essential Functions
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Hold license as aPhysical Therapist in the state in which you intend to work
Maintain and update PTskills and certifications as necessary
Evaluate and treatpatients for physical therapy and rehabilitation programs
Utilize ElectronicMedical Record to complete evaluations, reports and discharge summaries forpatient files
Guide & monitorpatient care in all aspects of treatment and follow-up
Supervise PT Assistantsand Aides regarding all aspects of patient care
Communicate withphysicians and other persons to insure quality patient care
Correspond withco-workers & other offices via phone, fax & email
Be responsible foraccurate patient chart documentation & follow-up re: prescriptions, testresults, authorizations etc.
Make sure patients arecomfortable and answer questions when necessary.
Work closely with thefront office staff regarding scheduling and patient follow up.
Have computer skillsnecessary to complete job requirements i.e. typing, Word, Internet, EMR, etc.
Be able to makeindependent decisions regarding patient care
Be involved in thebusiness marketing & referral process when necessary
Be responsible forfollowing HIPAA policy & procedure
Be familiar with PTbilling policy & procedure re: Medicare work-comp, private, auto, liens,cash pay etc.
Be proficient in DX andICD-10 coding for the billing of services
Be able to be physicalmobile, including a combination of stool sitting, walking, and prolonged standingfor 8-10 hour work days, based on patient care schedule.
Be able to lift 50pounds and assist moving patients with mobility restraints, assist patientswith transferring, and providing stand by assistance and recovery with patientwalking safety.
Supervisory Responsibility
Thisposition supervises PT Assistants and Aides regarding all aspects of patientcare.
Work Environment
Thisposition works in the patient physical therapy clinic anoutpatient/rehabilitation setting.
Job Responsibilities Relatedto Patient Privacy
Expected to protect theprivacy of all patient information in accordance with the Companys privacypolicies, procedures, and practices, as required by federal and state law, andin accordance with general principles of professionalism as a health careprovider.
Failure to comply with the Companys policies and procedures onpatient privacy may result in disciplinary action up to and includingtermination of employment.
May access protectedhealth information and other patient information only to the extent that isnecessary to complete job duties. May only share such information with thosewho have a need to know specific patient information in order to complete jobresponsibilities related to treatment, payment or other Company operations.
Encouraged and expectedto report, without the threat of retaliation, any concerns regarding theCompanys policies and procedures on patient privacy and any observed practicesin violation of that policy to the designated Privacy Officer.
Expected to activelyparticipate in Company privacy training.
Required to communicateprivacy policy information to coworkers, students, patients and others inaccordance with Company policy.
Comply with OSHA,federal and state regulations.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative ofthose that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this job. The position walks, sits, stands, bends, lifts and movescontinually during working hours.
The position is subject to lifting objectsweighing over 50 pounds, pushing wheel chairs, and transporting and supportingresidents. The employee must be constantly alert for resident safety.
Travel
Notravel is expected for this position.
Required Education and Experience
Degreein Physical Therapy.
Preferred Education and Experience
ContinuingEducation courses.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
Must hold active license or plan to test in the near futureto hold license as a Physical Therapist in the state in which you intend towork.
Position Urgency:
Normal
Shifts:
Days
State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active
Minimum Years of Experience:
1
Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
40
Sub Specialty:
Physical Therapist
General Certifications:, N/A
Nursing Certifications:
Contract Length in Weeks:
13
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