Physical Therapist, Home Health

About the position

As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will 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. You will test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function and record findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives. Additionally, you will develop and implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with the physician's Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team, adjusting treatment as needed to achieve maximum results. You will confer with the 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. You will also provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plans that reflect the current plan of care as related to therapy, supervise/evaluate staff performance, and 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, ensuring that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician signature and implemented. Finally, you will report the patient's progress to the patient's physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient and family, submitting evaluation, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff.

Responsibilities

• Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients.
• Test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function.
• Develop and implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician's Plan of Treatment.
• Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information.
• Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plans.
• Supervise/evaluate staff performance and monitor documentation completion.
• Document patients' care observations, interventions and evaluations accurately and promptly.
• Report patient's progress to the patient's physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient and family.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the APTA).
• Minimum of one year physical therapy experience preferred.
• Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid time off.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Volunteer paid time off.
• Up to $400 in wellness rewards.
• Clinician recognition programs.