Physical Therapist

Job Description

We are looking to hire a dynamic Physical Therapist to join our Clinical Team of Professionals!

The Physical Therapist is responsible for ensuring quality total patient care through assessment, planning, interventions, and evaluation of patient needs through nursing care plans for each assigned patient; responsible for the effectiveness of measures implemented, under the direction of the physician, to resolve active problems of the patient and to provide stronger self-care techniques.

Responsibilities :

• Performs initial and ongoing assessments to determine the level of functioning, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points
• Develops and revises the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members
• Provides therapeutic treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable; coordinates with physician and DME provider to obtain assistive devices to ensure safety and rehabilitation
• Advises and consults with caregivers, family, and other agency personnel as applicable
• Establishes and instructs the patient, the caretaker, or agency staff involved in assisting the patient in home exercise programs, when applicable
• Instructs the patient and caregiver, when applicable, in the care and proper use of equipment and devices, such as wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, prosthetics, and orthopedic devices
• Accurately and completely prepares all clinical documentation per agency policy
• Identifies and communicates changes in the patient's condition; informs the physician and obtains new orders as needed
• Maintains communication with the patient, family and other members of the home care team to ensure coordination of services and episode management that meets patient goals in a cost-effective manner
• Evaluates outcomes of care through performance improvement activities, clinical outcomes, and adverse event reviews, clinical record reviews, and other assigned duties
• Supervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriate
• Participates in the care conference, staff meetings, and at least quarterly, in-service programs

Qualifications :

Must be a Physical Therapist licensed in the state(s) of operation

Must be a graduate of physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, or a four-year degree program approved by a state department of education

Must possess sound knowledge of rehabilitation principles, procedures, and standards of practice as determined by state and federal regulations

A minimum of one year of licensed professional therapy experience preferred

Experience in community or home health preferred

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants without regard to gender, marital status, race, religion, age, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran's status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

Job Type : Full-time

Benefits :

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Experience :

Home health : 1 year (Preferred)

License / Certification :

CPR Certification (Required)

active MD Physical Therapist License (Required)

Work Location : In person