Physical Therapist, Home Health

About This Role

Provide skilled physical therapy treatment and rehabilitation services to patients in their homes, helping them regain strength, mobility, and independence. Collaborate with physicians and clinical teams to develop and adjust treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses and functional disabilities to attain highest level of physical function
• Test/screen the patient’s physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient’s level of function and records findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives
• Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician’s Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team, adjusting treatment as needed to achieve maximum results
• Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment
• Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plan that reflects current plan of care as related to therapy, supervise/evaluate staffs' performance
• Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical therapy assistants and home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility
• Accurately, promptly and thoroughly document patients' care observations, interventions and evaluations
• Assure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician signature and implemented
• Report patient's progress to the patient's physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient and family
• Submit evaluation, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the APTA)
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license
• Current CPR certification
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• A valid driver’s license
• Auto insurance
• Reliable transportation

Qualifications

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the APTA)
• Minimum of one year physical therapy experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Minimum of one year physical therapy experience

Benefits

Certifications