Physical Therapist (PT) Mobile Outpatient Therapy

Genesis Administrative Services•Toms River, NJ

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in patients’ homes, including private residences and rooms in independent living facilities, serving older adults in assisted and independent living facilities and the community. The role evaluates patients, develops and delivers individualized physical therapy programs, and provides care in the patient’s most functional environment. The therapist identifies when referrals to other disciplines are needed and instructs, educates, and trains patients and caregivers to promote independence and productivity. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings. Services may include therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary repair and protection, use of electrotherapeutic and other physical or mechanical modalities, health and wellness education, chronic disease management, falls assessment and prevention, home and community case management, adaptive-device training, and home and community mobility assessments. The therapist also supports patient safety, coordinates care with the rehabilitation team, maintains timely clinical and billing documentation, and may supervise assistants, students, and support personnel as applicable.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state(s) of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
A qualifying education pathway: a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy; or a Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy-related field plus a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy; or a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy plus five years of progressively responsible PT experience.
Physical Therapy degrees earned outside the United States must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.S. degree in Physical Therapy.
Valid driver’s license or reliable, independent transportation to and from patients’ residences.

Responsibilities

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel as necessary and in accordance with state licensure requirements and professional standards.
Adhere to department and patient treatment schedules, clinical and billing documentation requirements, and work-related meetings.
Attend and contribute to patient-care, staffing, and other related meetings.
Refer patients to other disciplines and agencies to address their comprehensive needs.
Consult with rehabilitation team members to select therapeutic regimens suited to each patient’s needs and capabilities.
Adapt programs and plans of care to individual patient needs.
Promote a safe environment and address fire and safety hazards.
Order supplies and equipment as necessary; clean and maintain equipment and report repair needs.
Provide compassionate, high-quality patient and family service that recognizes individual needs and rights.
Screen, examine, and evaluate patients; establish diagnoses, identify impairments and precautions, estimate improvement and treatment timelines, and develop treatment plans and goals in collaboration with patients and caregivers.
Implement physical therapy treatment plans and complete related documentation and record keeping.
Provide therapeutic exercise, functional training, manual therapy, airway clearance, integumentary care, and appropriate electrotherapeutic, physical-agent, and mechanical modalities.
Provide health and wellness programming, chronic disease management education, falls assessments and interventions, and home and community case management.
Design, fabricate, fit, or apply adaptive devices, including orthotics and prosthetics, and train patients in their use.
Select activities appropriate to each patient’s physical and mental capacity, intelligence level, and interests.
Teach mobility skills and techniques and evaluate patients’ progress, attitudes, and behavior related to rehabilitation potential.
Reexamine patients as needed to modify or progress treatment plans.
Perform home and community mobility assessments and recommend ways to support safe mobility.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision plans for full-time team members.
Dental and vision plans for part-time team members.
Paid time off for full-time and part-time team members.
Powerback Clinical Mentorship Program for new graduates.
Free continuing education units through Medbridge.
Visa or Green Card sponsorship support.
Journey Travel Program with the security of a full-time role.
Discounts on wireless/TV, home/auto/renters and pet insurance, childcare, and eldercare.
PowerZone Employee Recognition Program rewards.
Clinicians in Action professional development program.
$5,000 bonus.