Physical Therapist Home Care Per Diem
About The Position
Evaluates, plans, directs, and administers physical therapy programs to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum level of independence. Assesses patient condition based on the referring physician’s diagnosis and develops and updates a plan of care in collaboration with the patient and family. Uses prescribed exercise, hands-on care, and patient education to improve quality of life and help people achieve fitness goals, regain or maintain independence, and lead active lives. This is a per diem home care position with variable days and hours, a minimum commitment of 24 hours per month, and weekend rotation. The position is onsite and requires travel to home care patient assignments and work at various locations.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy.
- Ability to work at various locations on a per diem basis.
- Knowledge of physical therapy best practices.
- Sound clinical reasoning in synthesizing evaluation data and identifying treatment diagnoses.
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate, and competent physical therapy treatments.
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, and coworkers in a friendly, supportive manner.
- Ability to travel to home care patient assignments.
- American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification for the State of Pennsylvania upon hire.
- Pennsylvania Licensed Physical Therapist credential upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Physical Therapy or Doctorate in Physical Therapy.
- One year of clinical experience for Home Care.
Responsibilities
- Establish and implement physical therapy plans of care to restore function, prevent disability, and help patients reach their maximum performance level.
- Deliver individualized, evidence-based treatment, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, activities of daily living training, and modalities.
- Provide treatment consistent with patients’ assessed needs.
- Reassess patients when indicated and modify physical therapy plans accordingly.
- Communicate patient progress and physical limitations to supervisors, physicians, and other team members.
- Provide care tailored to age-specific and population-specific needs using a developmental and patient/family-directed approach.
- Provide supervision in accordance with regulatory requirements, as appropriate.
- Establish treatment plans with measurable goals and time frames.
- Provide cost-effective care in accordance with departmental billing guidelines.
- Complete and submit documentation in accordance with policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.
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Job Type
Part-time
