Communicate significant findings, problems, changes in condition or environment to the clinical manager/attending physician and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Complete face to face encounters and assesses the following disease related changes, decline in function, adherence and effectiveness of pain and symptom regimen, the patient and family coping mechanis

Provides personal care services to patients. Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation of clients, transferring clients, assisting with the normal range of motion and positioning, and doing household chores. Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assist s with feeding, as

Provides personal care services to patients. Applies safety principles and proper body mechanics to the performance of specific techniques of personal and supportive care such as ambulation of clients, transferring clients, assisting with the normal range of motion and positioning, and doing household chores. Plans and prepares nutritious meals, assist s with feeding, as

Identifies volunteer services within the local community to meet the needs of the community, patients, and families. Responsible for meeting the Medicare 5% requirement for volunteer services. Engages within local communities to promote volunteer recruitment and provide education on hospice volunteer services. Arranges for the assignment of volunteers and provision of vol

Serves as the first line of customer service for internal and external customers. Receives and documents patient referrals to hospice services, ensuring compliance with applicable coverage criteria. Reviews referral for appropriate care setting and communicates with care center, business development and referral source when appropriate. Gathers appropriate information to

Provides physical therapy services and interventions under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist and in accordance with the physician approved plan of care. Observes, records and reports the patient's response to treatment and any change in the patient's condition to the supervising PT, physician and other appropriate clinical staff. Provides resources for

Represents a spiritual presence and connection with the religious/spiritual roots of the hospice movement. Provides a constant reminder to hospice workers that, beyond the physical and emotional support given, patients may desire to have spiritual resources of their choosing. Serves as a spiritual resource to team members and assists them in their growth or in dealing wit

Verify plan of care with the RN prior to each visit. Collaborate with physician and RN frequently to ensure patient needs are being met; Notify them as soon as possible when patient condition changes. Teach patients and caregivers self care techniques. Check vital signs. Review all medications and perform a medication reconciliation at each visit. Perform specialized proc

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so. Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate s

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so. Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate s

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. Makes referrals to other disciplines as indicated by the patient's identified needs or documents rationale for not doing so. Promotes patient health and independence through teaching and appropriate rehabilitative measures, assisting patients in learning appropriate s

Responsible for helping patients maintain, restore and improve movement, activity and function. Provides interventions, conducts reexaminations (every 30 days, at minimum), modifies interventions as necessary, and performs discharge planning. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current license to practice physical therapy specific to the state you're assigned to work

Coordinates and oversees all aspects of patients' home care. Collaborates with patient care teams to develop and implement care plans. Educates families on patient condition, needs and care. Performs head to toe physical assessments. Checks vital signs and manages medications. Gives injections, IV therapy or tube feedings. Administers and maintains catheters. Completes do

Performs patient assessments and collaborates with the care team to develop and implement a plan of care. Makes referrals to other hospice care disciplines as needed or documents rationale for not doing so. Develops, prepares, and maintains individualized patient care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to care center policies. Records pain/symptom ma

Demonstrates knowledge of hospice care and competency in discipline specific patient care skills, required by policy and procedures for the provision of patient care. Performs patient comprehensive assessments and collaborates with the interdisciplinary care team (IDT) and other health care professionals to develop/modify and implement an individualized patient plan of ca