Home Health Physical Therapist

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• Paid Time Off and Sick Days
• Positive Work Environment
• 6 Paid Holidays
• Employee Referral Program

Job Title: Physical Therapist

Summary

The physical therapist contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Service Employment Agreement.

Responsibilities:

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written individualized plan of care. This may include, but not be limited to:

• Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, and transfer capabilities.
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.

• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/ caregivers in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

• Provides in-service education programs for personnel as needed.
• Participates in patient discharge planning. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed by organization policy.
• May educate patients in the use of prosthetic devices.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to families/caregivers, as appropriate.

• Provides supervision of physical therapy assistants and hospice aides, as appropriate.
• Actively participates in quality assessment performance improvement, teams, and activities.
• Participates in orientation program for hospice team members.

Position Qualifications

• Possesses a Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy (DPT) from a program approved by an accredited organization in Physical Therapy. Meets personnel qualifications stated in 418.114(b)(7).

• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• At least two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Home Health and/or Hospice experience is preferred.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

• Understands Home Care philosophy, and comfortable providing care in a patient’s residence.