Physical Therapist- Home Health
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients in their homes according to a written physician’s plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. The role includes evaluating patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; assessing the home environment and rehabilitation potential; directing treatment; and coordinating care with physicians, patients, families, caregivers, and other personnel. The therapist also prepares progress summaries, participates in discharge planning and case conferences, and supervises physical therapy assistants in accordance with organization policy and state regulations. The position reports to the Clinical Supervisor and requires adherence to the conditions of the Personnel Services Agreement and confidentiality requirements.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited bachelor’s or master’s program in physical therapy.
- License to practice as a physical therapist from the Physical Therapy Board of California.
- Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organizational skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and an automobile in good working order, insured according to organization requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Community or home health experience is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician’s plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, and participate in developing the total plan of care.
- Evaluate the patient’s home environment.
- Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and rehabilitation potential.
- Direct physical therapy treatment and determine priority needs for physical therapy.
- Instruct patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the physician.
- Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel and family or caregivers in relevant phases of physical therapy and program goals, including through case conferences.
- Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
- Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries based on goal attainment, as directed by organization policy.
- Participate in patient discharge planning.
- Provide physical therapy consultation to patients’ families or caregivers when indicated.
- Supervise physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
- When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient and organization information.
- Perform other job-related tasks as requested.
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Job Type
Full-time
