Qureos Mentor

Orlando Senior Health Network

<div>Description:

JOB SUMMARY:
Plans and implements prescribed physical therapy programs, based on diagnosis and objective assessment, designed to aid patients in reaching their maximum functional ability, highest level of independence, or a reduced level of pain, injury, or disability. Will implement physical therapy and services to patients located in their home or third party facility.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(Other duties may be assigned.)<ul><li>
Upon physician referral, applies diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests and evaluations to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, providing a written plan of treatment for each patient.</li><li>
Administers heat, cold, whirlpool, mechanical, and electrical modalities to aid in the reduction of pain, and to maximize strength, range of motion and functional abilities.</li><li>
Treat patients through the use of therapeutic exercise to promote muscle reeducation, strengthening, flexibility, and range of motion.</li><li>
Provide mobility and gait training instruction, directing patients in the use of wheelchairs, ambulation aids, orthotics, and prosthetics.</li><li>
Documents evaluations, treatment plans, and progress, maintaining all patient records.</li><li>
Communicate with physicians, family / caregiver, facility staff regarding progress or status changes as a result of treatment.</li><li>
Direct and supervises aides and assistants in the performance of their duties.</li><li>
Provide education and instruction to patients, their families, facility staff, and to the community as required, to promote rehabilitation, injury prevention, wellness, and fitness.</li><li>
Assist in promoting and maintaining a high level of quality patient care.</li><li>
Assist in the performance of administrative and clerical functions as required.</li><li>
Use appropriate developmental register in verbal and written evaluation, treatment, and education.</li><li>
Recognize appropriate modality/media contraindication according to physical and developmental factors.</li><li>
Develops referral/discharge plan consistent with patient and family needs, utilizing appropriate age/development related community resources.</li><li>
Maintains current clinical knowledge related to age groups and diagnoses treated.</li><li>
Performs other duties as assigned.</li></ul>
WORK ENVIRONMENT:<ul><li>
Works in well-lighted/ventilated areas, as well as throughout the facility.</li><li>
Subject to frequent interruptions.</li><li>
Subject to emotionally upset residents, family members, etc.</li><li>
May be subject to falls, burns, and odors throughout the workday.</li><li>
May be exposed to infectious waste, diseases, conditions etc including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses.</li><li>
Involved with residents, staff and visitors under all conditions and circumstances.</li></ul>
Requirements:

PHYSICAL EFFORT/REQUIREMENTS:
Physical Category: Sedentary to heavy
Physical Demands:<ul><li>
Standing: Frequently</li><li>
Sitting: Occasionally</li><li>
Walking: Frequently</li><li>
Lifting: Occasionally, may exceed 50 pounds</li><li>
Carrying: Occasionally, may exceed 50 pounds</li><li>
Push/Pull: Frequently</li><li>
Bend/Squat: Frequently</li><li>
Twist Rotate: Frequently</li><li>
Manual Dexterity: Frequently</li><li>
Kneel: Occasionally</li><li>
Reaching: Frequently</li><li>
Environment: Inside and outside (traveling required). May be exposed to hazards, i.e. fumes, dust, gases, odors, blood, and body fluids.</li></ul>
REQUIREMENTS, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES:<ul><li>
Have an active and cleared license as a physical therapist in the State of Florida.</li><li>
Must have a Bachelor of Science or Master of Science degree from an accredited school of physical therapy.</li><li>
Must have previous experience in long-term care; knowledge of federal and state long-term care regulations; and knowledge of Medicare regulations and reimbursement requirements.</li><li>
Must be able to lift, push, pull, and stabilize patients during exercise sessions.</li><li>
Must have ability to problem-solve with patients, family members, and other members of the health care team.</li><li>
Must be able to analyze information gathered from the patient and other sources and plan appropriate and effective treatment programs.</li><li>
Must be able to operate all physical therapy modality equipment, whirlpools, continuous passive motion devices, traction equipment, and exercise equipment in the area of job assignment.</li><li>
Must have reliable transportation.</li><li>
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in an understandable manner.</li><li>
Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the workday.</li><li>
Must be in good general health and demonstrate emotional stability.</li><li>
Must be able to cope with the mental and emotional stress of the position.</li><li>
Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.</li><li>
Assume the responsibility for maintaining professional competence through participation in programs/seminars/training.</li><li>
Willing to work beyond the normal working hours, on weekends, and in other positions temporarily, when necessary.</li><li>
Ability to handle department equipment according to standard procedures.</li><li>
Must possess sight and hearing senses, or use prosthetics that will enable these senses to function adequately so that the requirements of this position can be fully met.</li><li>
Must function independently, have flexibility, personal integrity, tact, and the ability to work effectively with residents, staff, and visitors.</li><li>
Report all accidents and incidents to supervisor no matter how minor they may be.</li><li>
Attends and participates in in-service classes, on-the-job programs, etc. as scheduled and directed.</li><li>
Honor the Residents&rsquo; Rights polices at all times.</li><li>
Maintain confidentiality of all resident information.</li><li>
Be expected (and required) to perform any task in a safe, sanitary and efficient manner in accordance with established procedures.</li><li>
Follow facility safety program.</li><li>
Assume accountability for data contained in the employees&rsquo; handbook.</li><li>
Any exposure to blood or body fluids that contain visible blood must be reported to supervisor on the shift in which the incident occurs.
</li><li>Be familiar with universal precautions (i.e. frequent hand washing, using gloves, etc.).</li><li>
Understand that this position contains Category II tasks that do not involve contact with blood/body fluids but could result in performing a Category I task.
</li><li>Ability to understand and use universal precautions and appropriate protective measures, which are readily available to every employee, engaged in Category I tasks.</li><li>
Ability to perform all functions of the job classification without posing a direct threat to the health or safety of other individuals in the workplace.</li><li>
This list of functions, duties, responsibilities, and skills is not intended to be all-inclusive and the employer reserves the right to assign additional duties and responsibilities as necessary.</li></ul></div>

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