Hartford Healthcare Bridgeport , CT 06602
Posted 2 weeks ago
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Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network as a Visiting Registered Nurse.
Hartford HealthCare at Home, the largest provider of homecare services in Connecticut, has been fulfilling our mission for more than 115 years. Our Person-Centered Care Model allows our employees to learn and grow within our organization, all while providing integrated support to the patient. As part of Hartford HealthCare, we leverage cutting edge technology to provide quality care in our client's home. Most importantly, our employees are appreciated for the real differences they make in both the lives of their clients and their clients' families.
Job Summary:
Responsible for evaluating patient's level of function and developing an appropriate Physical Therapy care plan under direction of M.D. Implements and coordinates patient care with other Agency personnel and community resources. Delegates appropriate patient care responsibilities to PTA and Home Health Aides and supervises their performance. Responsible for accurate, timely, and proficient clinical and reimbursement documentation.
Responsibilites:
accordance with patient's care needs.
resources i.e. Community Health Nurse, Hospice Nurse, other therapists, social workers, Home Health Aide services, physicians, etc., in an appropriate and timely manner. Initiates and participates in case conferences and Hospice Interdisciplinary Team meeting as appropriate.
patient care responsibility as appropriate. Communicates with Physical
Therapy Assistant daily and monitors and supervises patient care provided.
patient care needs, and Agency productivity standards are met.
Keeps Rehab Coordinator informed in a timely manner regarding weekly
caseload and/or patient problems so that patient care and staffing needs are consistently met.
individualized patient care plans, accurately reflecting interventions, in
collaboration with Health Care Team or Hospice Interdisciplinary Team on an
on-going basis.
according to established timeframes.
for each patient and provides verbal and written communication as required,
to Agency personnel and other reimbursement sources.
visit, and communicates promptly with other Agency personnel, in an appropriate fashion.
Education & Training:
Graduate of an accredited school with a Bachelor's of Science Degree in Physical Therapy.
License/Certification:Current Connecticut license to practice Physical Therapy.
Experience: Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience. Three (3) year's preferred.
Skills:
Other:
Valid motor vehicle operators license, reliable personal automobile during business hours, and active automobile insurance coverage in accordance with Agency policy.
We take great care of careers.
With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.
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