Physical Therapist

Overview

• Provide professional rehabilitation therapy to patients in their homes, ensuring individualized, goal-oriented therapy programs aligned with organizational policies and procedures.
• Perform comprehensive patient evaluations, developing tailored treatment plans with measurable short and long-term goals.
• Document patient progress, reassessments, and discharge summaries accurately and timely, supporting the need for continued skilled care.
• Coordinate with physicians, healthcare teams, and resources to ensure effective patient care and service utilization.
• Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, ensuring adherence to interventions and regulatory requirements.
• Educate patients and caregivers through comprehensive, understandable programs tailored to their needs.
• Maintain productivity requirements and flexibility with job responsibilities, adapting to various patient needs.
• Participate in discharge planning, addressing patient needs and recommending further services or interventions.
• Adhere to organizational competencies and standards of behavior, ensuring professional conduct.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct patient evaluations within specified timeframes, ensuring holistic assessments of conditions.
• Develop individualized treatment programs focusing on functional, measurable goals based on evaluation findings.
• Prepare and maintain precise documentation, including progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams and resources to optimize patient care and service delivery.
• Supervise and assess Physical Therapy Assistants, ensuring compliance with interventions and regulations.
• Educate patients and caregivers on tailored home programs, ensuring understanding and effectiveness.
• Meet productivity requirements consistently, demonstrating clinical skills and techniques effectively.
• Participate in discharge planning, addressing patient needs and recommending further interventions.
• Ensure accurate scheduling and timely communication with healthcare teams and patients.

Job Requirements

• Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy is required; Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy is acceptable.
• Minimum of six months of Physical Therapy experience; three years preferred.
• Physical Therapist License and AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification are mandatory.
• Proficiency in PC usage and documentation systems is essential.
• Strong ability to develop and implement individualized treatment plans effectively.
• Experience in supervising and coordinating with Physical Therapy Assistants is advantageous.
• Knowledge of home healthcare policies and procedures is beneficial.
• Excellent communication skills for patient education and team coordination.
• Flexibility to adapt to various patient needs and organizational requirements.