Full Job Description
Physical Therapist Job Expectations and Procedural Responsibilities:
- Does initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.
- Develops and revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members.
- Provides treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable.
- Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel as applicable.
- Prepares clinical and progress notes
- Evaluates outcomes of care
- Participates in in-service programs, mandatory agency staff meetings, case conferences, educational offerings, and Agency training programs.
- Supervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriate
- Plans of discharge
- Contacts Supervisor/Case Manager/Physician when additional modalities and services are required.
- Utilizes the Supervisor as the first resource when problems or questions occur in the field, including charting guidelines, coordination of disciplines, and supervision of home health aide services.
- Maintains Agency property, supplies, and equipment in a manner that demonstrates ownership and accountability.
- Demonstrates infection control per OSHA guidelines and Agency policies.
- Ensures compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation and any other regulatory requirements.
- Maintains a professional appearance, treats others with care and respect and demonstrates excellent customer service.
- Possesses and maintains a current CPR certificate and Tuberculin testing. Remains current for all other Agency mandatories.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education/Experience: Graduate of a Physical Therapy curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and/or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the AMA. Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of employment. A minimum of one year of recent appropriate clinical experience is required. Home health care experience preferred.
Skills/Abilities: Demonstrates good clinical skills in treating neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. Possesses good oral and written skills. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.
Benefits:
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Every weekend
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- On call
- Rotating weekends
- Self-determined schedule
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Home health: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Benefits:
Physical Setting:
Experience:
- Home health: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road
