Physical Therapist

Symbii Home Health and Hospice-Layton•Murray, UT

About The Position

The Physical Therapist, contracted or employed through the Organization, provides physical therapy services and adheres to the conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. The role supports home health patients by assessing their functional and rehabilitation needs, developing and carrying out therapy plans, and coordinating care with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners. The Physical Therapist also documents patient progress, supports discharge planning, identifies needs for other home health services, supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and, when applicable, home health aide care, and participates in quality improvement, peer consultation, and staff education activities. The position requires a physical therapy degree from a CAPTE-approved program, state licensure where applicable, two years of appropriate experience, current CPR certification, and reliable transportation for agency-related travel.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
Pass an examination for physical therapists approved by the state.
Hold a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by CAPTE or a successor organization.
Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
Demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Possess and maintain current CPR certification.
Have the ability to drive and/or access transportation for agency-related travel.
Maintain a valid driver's license and automobile insurance coverage, and have access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Community or home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of an individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregivers.
Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
Prepare clinical notes and progress summaries based on goal attainment.
Communicate with the physician responsible for the home health plan of care and other healthcare practitioners, as appropriate.
Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician's plan of care.
Assess therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in developing the total plan of care; and evaluate the home environment.
Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and rehabilitation potential.
Direct physical therapy treatment and determine priority physical therapy needs.
Instruct patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Report patient reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the physician.
Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct personnel and family or caregivers in relevant therapy phases and program goals, including through case conferences.
Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
Identify patient and caregiver needs for other home health services and make referrals as necessary.
Participate in patient discharge planning.
Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participate in the peer consultation process.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
Participate in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
Perform other job-related tasks as requested.
Drive or arrange access to transportation for agency-related travel.