Status hours
Exempt
Job Summary:
Responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, prognosis, development, implementation and documentation of treatment plans for patients/clients to relieve pain, restore function, and prevent/reduce disability from pediatric to the geriatric population with the goal of maximizing functional independence. Services are delivered according to the standards of care defined within the State of Maine Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Essential Job Duties:
1. Provide accurate and thorough initial evaluation and re-assessments for patients in a variety of settings. Varieties to include but not limited to the following:
a. Inpatient, outpatient, homecare, skilled nursing, school, nursing facilities, and contracted services.
2. Develop individualized, appropriate treatment plans aligning goals of patient, family, payor, and caregiver.
3. Deliver highest quality of patient care.
4. Document daily services rendered, including initial evaluation, payor certification forms, daily progress notes, charges, and discharge summaries.
a. Documentation within 72 hrs. for hospital outpatient service.
b. Payor certification form within 24 hrs. of service.
c. Inpatient hospital documentation within 24 hrs. of service.
d. Documentation for contracted services shall be according to contract standards.
5. Communicate with provider to inform him/her of patient’s initial status, progress, and discharge status through written documentation and verbal communication as necessary.
Requirements
License Requirement:
Valid driver's license
Physical therapist with a Maine State License.
Availability Requirements:
Must be available to work Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends and holidays. Hours depend on customer and department needs, flexibility required. Able to drive amongst Cary's work locations and contract sites.
Requirements:
- To see full job description or to get further information call Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email: klandeen@carymed.og
- Cary Medical Center and Pines Health Services offers a competitive benefits package.
Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider