Physical Therapist

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Job description

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:

Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

Home Health

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:
Flexible schedule
Travel reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
Home Health
Schedule:
Choose your own hours
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Weekends as needed

Experience:
Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

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