Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)
About The Position
The Home Health Physical Therapist provides high-quality, patient-centered physical therapy to individuals in their homes. The role evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with physical impairments, functional limitations, and mobility issues. The therapist develops personalized therapy plans, implements interventions, and works with patients and families to support optimal functional outcomes. This is a part-time, PRN role scheduled for weekends, Saturdays and Sundays. The therapist collaborates with patients, families, physicians, and other healthcare professionals and maintains records in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Requirements
- Valid Physical Therapy license in the state where work is performed.
- Physical therapy experience; home health or similar-setting experience is preferred.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
- Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
- Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to bend, stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
- Strength to handle therapeutic equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities.
- Visual acuity and dexterity for tasks such as reading medical records and handling therapeutic tools.
- Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
- Ability to work in varied home environments, including navigating stairs, tight spaces, and uneven surfaces.
- Ability to maintain regular attendance and punctuality according to the department supervisor or manager’s designated schedule.
- Ability to accept criticism and handle high-stress situations calmly and effectively.
- Ability to use abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time to support part of the body without fatiguing.
Nice To Haves
- Home health or similar-setting physical therapy experience.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patients’ physical abilities, limitations, and needs, and develop individualized therapy plans.
- Develop and implement treatment programs to improve mobility, strength, flexibility, and functional performance.
- Use therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, modalities, and assistive devices to address patients’ impairments and goals.
- Educate patients and families about exercise techniques, home exercise programs, recovery strategies, and daily living activities.
- Monitor and document patient progress, responses to therapy, and changes in condition; provide reports to supervising physicians and healthcare team members.
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
- Guide patients on using assistive devices and making home modifications to improve functional independence.
- Maintain accurate, current patient records and documentation in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
- Participate in care plan development and case conferences with the healthcare team.
- Stay current with advancements in physical therapy practices and participate in ongoing professional development.
- Perform other assigned duties.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
