Physical Therapist, PRN

Do you have experience working within a Home Health Agency or working in a professional healthcare facility?

JFSA Caring at Home has an immediate opening for a PRN Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive, professional, and compassionate PT services to clients in their homes. The Physical Therapist assesses and treats clients according to the individualized plan of care; monitors and documents the client's condition, progress, and outcomes; and provides client and caregiver. Services are provided under a physician's order and in accordance with home health agency regulations, federal and state laws, and agency policies.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provides PT assessments, diagnostic tests, and skilled treatments, and ongoing evaluations of clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
• Participates in the development of the Plan of Care.
• Guides and instructs the client in prescribing therapeutic self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and cognitive functioning.
• Prepares a report of each client’s diagnostic evaluation and makes recommendations.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Instructs clients and their families in Activities of Daily Living.
• Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
• Attends care conferences as deemed necessary.
• Participates in in-service programs as requested.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications and Skills:

• Applicants must be licensed in the state of Ohio and be a graduate of a recognized and accredited occupational therapy program, per home health agency regulation.
• Home health agency or experience in a health care facility is required.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current PT license as required by state(s) of practice.
• CPR certification.
• Current Ohio Driver’s license, reliable transportation, and current automobile insurance.

Jewish Family Service Association of Cleveland is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. In accordance with applicable law, we prohibit discrimination against any applicant or employee based on any legally-recognized basis, including, but not limited to: race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, lactation, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age (40 and over), national origin or ancestry, ethnic group, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing and characteristics), veteran status, uniformed servicemember status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. Our commitment to equal opportunity employment applies to all persons involved in our operations and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee, including supervisors and co-workers.

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