Home Health Physical Therapist

Description

As the Home Health Physical Therapist, you will provide physical therapy services in accordance with the plan of care. Provide initial and on-going assessment and evaluation of patient response to therapy. Accurately document evaluation and treatments provided.

Shift Details :

PRN - paid per service

Flexible scheduling

Requirements

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES / ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES :

• Provide services in accordance with accepted standards of practice for physical therapy
• Document all therapy interventions
• Provide initial and ongoing assessment and evaluation of patient / family response to therapy
• Develop and revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members
• Provide therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable
• Advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as applicable
• Complete documentation timely for all assessment and evaluation data, treatments, and patient's response to therapy intervention
• Evaluate outcomes of care and complete the OASIS assessment accurately
• Provide discharge planning and evaluation
• Supervise physical therapy assistants at least every 30 days and home health aides every 14 days when appropriate
• Participate in in-service programs
• Comply with agency policies and procedures relative to infection control and safety

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY :

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE :

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

REQUIRED BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES :