Physical Therapist

Northwell Health•Danbury, CT

20d

About The Position

Provides services to identify, prevent, remediate, and rehabilitate acute or prolonged physical dysfunction or pain. Evaluates patients and applies therapeutic procedures, including exercise, instruction to patients and families, and other appropriate treatments. Assumes responsibility for ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of an individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver. Communicates with the physician responsible for the health plan of care and other appropriate health care practitioners regarding the current home health plan of care.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree.
Minimum of one year of experience.
Physical therapy credential (PT).

Nice To Haves

Experience in a qualified home health agency.

Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy assessments, including evaluation of functional limitations, capabilities, mobility, endurance, and activities of daily living.
Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services and makes referrals when needed.
Provides physician-ordered services as indicated in the plan of care and communicates with physicians and other health care providers as appropriate.
Provides appropriate treatment to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and help patients regain their optimum level of independence using appropriate equipment and modalities.
Records evaluation data, treatments, and the client's response to therapy on a visit basis, and provides discharge planning.
Participates in case management conferences with team members to coordinate physical therapy and the overall plan of care.
Counsels and educates patients, families, and other health care personnel about the patient's treatment regimen and documents to whom instruction was given.
Provides or arranges for equipment needed to increase the client's function and independence.
Participates in the agency's quality assurance and performance improvement program and agency-sponsored in-service training.
Supervises care provided by physical therapist assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
Fulfills compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Performs other duties as assigned.