Supervisor Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable
• Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile
• Hearing, talking, depth perception, color, vision, touch and smell
• Maintain a stable posture and gait with hands free to perform anticipated or routine and emergent patient care
• Physically and mentally able to work extended hours when necessary

Nice To Haves

• Community/home health experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s)
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling
• Provides patient and caregiver education
• Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care
• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care
• Evaluates home environment
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab
• Directs physical therapy treatment
• Instructs patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances
• Determines priority needs for physical therapy
• Reports to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary
• Participates in discharge planning for patient
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed
• Participates in peer consultation process
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
• Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training