Physical Therapist - Home Health

Responsibilities

• Provides quality therapy services as defined the applicable Standards of Practice
• Evaluation of the patient and development of the individual plan of treatment, including both short and long-term goals
• Observes and reports to the responsible physician the patient’s progress, reactions to treatments, and any changes in the patient’s condition; modifies the plan of treatment as needed
• Instructs the patient, caregiver, and other health team members in methods to improve and correct disabilities
• Communicates regularly with physicians and other health care team members
• Plans for patient discharge through realistic and attainable long-term goals which may be modified as condition change
• Prepares the patient and the patient’s caregiver for care after discharge
• Reports to the Clinical Director any significant patient, family, or physician issues

Requirements

• Must hold current state licensure, CPR certification, driver’s license, and automobile liability insurance.
• Thorough knowledge of professional theory, practice, techniques, principles, and equipment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to document patient care effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain a working relationship with patients, other health care professionals, physicians, and the public.
• A minimum of one (1) year of experience required.