Physical Therapist - Mobile Outpatient

About This Role

Deliver outpatient physical therapy services in an in-home setting for older adults, assessing needs, developing treatment plans, and educating patients and caregivers to promote independence and productivity.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population
• Evaluate and treat patients in the most functional environment (patient's home or independent living facility room)
• Assess the need for, develop, and deliver physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation
• Identify the need for and make referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive patient needs
• Implement individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance
• Instruct, educate, and train patients and caregivers in skills and functions essential for promoting independence and productivity
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary
• Screen, examine, and evaluate patients, including history, systems review, and application of appropriate tests and measures
• Design, fabricate, fit, and/or apply adaptive devices, and train patients in their use
• Perform routine reexamination as needed to modify/progress plan of treatment

Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility
• Master's degree in Physical Therapy OR Master's degree in a Physical Therapy related field in addition to a Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy OR Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience
• Valid driver's license or reliable, independent transportation

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Physical Therapy or Bachelor's degree in Physical Therapy plus 5 years of progressively responsible PT experience

Benefits