Physical Therapist - PT- Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Physical Therapist

General Summary :

Provide coordinated care to clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates client care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans organize and conducts physical therapy treatment based on the medical referral and their evaluation.

Patient Population : Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions :

1. Promote / exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times.

2. Perform clinical assessments; identifies patient needs and appropriateness of client.

3. Document, prepare / revise and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.

4. Apply concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordination / performing client cares activities to protect both client and staff (OSHA).

5. Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.

6. Assist / instruct client / family in transfer techniques appropriate to client abilities. Instruct on use of equipment.

7. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals. Regular participation in Case Conference / Team Meetings.

8. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers.

9. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy.

10. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining / improving competency.

11. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency / licensing board.

This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision : N / A Experience :

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Requirements : Experience :

• Two (2) years experience as a PT in a clinical care setting.
• Preferred, Home health experience.

Skills :

Education :

Licensure / Certification :

On-going employment as a PT always requires maintenance of a valid PT license in the state which the therapist practices in and a valid CPR certificate. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these before they expire in order to continue employment.

Physical Requirements :

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