Physical Therapist (Home Care)

Overview

• Provide professional rehabilitation services to patients in their home settings, ensuring individualized care plans and high-quality therapy programs.
• Evaluate patients comprehensively to develop goal-oriented treatment plans with measurable outcomes for improved functional abilities.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and physicians to coordinate patient care and ensure effective therapy delivery.
• Maintain accurate and compliant documentation, including progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries.
• Monitor patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve desired therapy goals.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and ensure performance assessments and co-signatures are completed timely.
• Support discharge planning by providing recommendations for continued care or services post-treatment.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct holistic patient evaluations within required timeframes to assess conditions and therapy needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term outcomes tailored to patient goals.
• Deliver skilled physical therapy services according to physician orders and established care plans.
• Ensure therapy visits align with prescribed frequency and duration for optimal patient outcomes.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care and effective communication.
• Supervise and mentor PTAs, ensuring adherence to therapy protocols and performance standards.
• Maintain compliance with documentation standards, including timely updates and accurate records.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy; Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred.
• Active Physical Therapist License in New Jersey and AHA Basic Life Support Certification.
• Minimum of 6 months of Physical Therapy experience; 3 years preferred.
• Strong clinical judgment and patient assessment skills for effective therapy planning.
• Proficiency in basic computer systems and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to work independently in a home health setting while maintaining patient-centered care.
• Physical ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and remain active for extended periods.