Physical Therapist - Home Health

Oasis Health Partners•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides Physical Therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the Attending Provider.

Requirements

Graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by: The American Physical Therapy Association; or The Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association
Licensed or registered by the applicable state
At least one year of experience
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Proficient in English and Spanish
Compassionate and attentive to detail
Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices
Ability to solve problems independently
Ability to write reports and correspondence at a professional level
Ability to use a computer and software proficiently within Wellsky (formerly Kinnsar) EMR
Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation
Carries malpractice insurance
Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
Able to physically perform the duties required by the position within Miami-Dade and Monroe County
Able to travel to prospective clients' residence

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience

Responsibilities

Assists the provider in evaluating clients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance
Records and reports to the provider the client's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the client's condition
Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
Instructs the family in the client's total physical therapy program
Attends Physical Therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations
Attends case conferences and in-service programs as indicated
Supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant, as indicated
Participates in staff and Agency development activities
Prepares an assessment of the client's condition, OASIS information, if indicated, and periodic evaluations and summaries, develops a plan of care and problem list, and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the client's record no less than weekly
Participates in the development and periodic revision of the provider's Plan of Care
Communicates effectively with all those providing care
Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency
Participates with staff, client, and provider in discharge planning activities and completes the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary within the designated framework of Agency policies