Plymouth, MA

Brockton Home Health Care Agency•Brockton, MA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide skilled physical therapy services to patients in their homes according to physician orders and the established plan of care. Perform comprehensive assessments, develop and implement treatment plans, monitor patient progress, document care accurately, educate patients and caregivers, and prepare patients for discharge when appropriate.

Requirements

Current Physical Therapist license in the state of practice (if required by state law).
Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy program or an equivalent international program recognized by an approved credentialing organization.
Successfully passed the state-approved Physical Therapist licensing examination.
Must meet applicable federal and state qualification requirements for Physical Therapists, including legacy qualification pathways for those licensed or trained before current standards.

Responsibilities

Provide skilled physical therapy according to the physician's plan of care
Evaluate patients using appropriate assessment tools and assist in developing and updating individualized care plans.
Deliver therapeutic treatments, modalities, and interventions to reduce pain, restore function, improve mobility, and maximize independence.
Monitor, document, and report patient progress, treatment responses, and changes in condition to the physician, Clinical Manager, and Case Manager.
Educate patients, caregivers, and healthcare team members on therapy techniques, home exercises, assistive devices, prosthetics, orthotics, and durable medical equipment as appropriate.
Regularly reassess patient needs and revise treatment plans as necessary.
Initiate appropriate diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative interventions to promote patient safety and recovery.
Coordinate care with physicians and interdisciplinary team members through communication and case conferences.
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, utilization reviews, staff meetings, and continuing education.
Stay current with physical therapy best practices, documentation requirements, and regulatory standards.
Provide staff education as directed by the Clinical Manager.
Supervise Physical Therapy Aides at least every 30 days, when applicable.