Home Care Physical Therapist PT

About This Role

Provide direct patient care services, evaluate patients, and develop appropriate plans of care for those recovering at home. Document patient data accurately, communicate with inter/intracompany contacts, and coordinate with the Patient Care Coordinator on referrals.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluates patients new to service where there are physician orders and develops a plan of care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis.
• Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely matter, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient’s condition.
• Submits the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler.
• Communicates as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts.
• Discusses company and third party reimbursement policies and guidelines with the patient/family and discuss treatment plans with the Patient Care Coordinator, physician, and patient/family.
• Coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines.
• Provides in-service education, health care professional education, and public education.
• Supervises peers and supporting personnel and students in training as needed by the company.
• Conducts research and assists with orientation of new employees as needed.

Requirements

• Current licensure from the state where therapy will be provided
• Strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of physical therapy
• Ability to evaluate and treat patients for whom a physician’s order exists
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually
• Accept travel and working conditions as assigned

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy
• Minimum of one year’s therapeutic experience in a non-home health care environment preferred