Physical Therapist (Home Care)

Overview

• Provide in-home rehabilitation services to patients, focusing on improving functional outcomes and adhering to physician orders and regulatory standards.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement goal-oriented therapy programs.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate effective patient care and ensure optimal outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and care plans to promote recovery and independence.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, reassessments, and discharge summaries.
• Monitor patient progress, adjust care plans as needed, and ensure services align with prescribed frequency and duration.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and ensure compliance with oversight and documentation requirements.
• Participate in discharge planning and provide recommendations for continued care needs.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct timely, holistic patient evaluations in the home setting to assess rehabilitation needs.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals tailored to each patient.
• Deliver skilled physical therapy services according to physician plan of care and organizational policies.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Monitor patient progress and adjust care plans to support goal achievement and compliance.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care effectively.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) and ensure appropriate oversight and documentation compliance.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and care plans to promote recovery and independence.
• Participate in discharge planning and provide recommendations for continued care needs.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Therapy required; Doctorate in Physical Therapy (DPT) preferred.
• Minimum of 6 months of Physical Therapy experience; 3 years preferred.
• Active Physical Therapist License in New Jersey and AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification.
• Basic computer proficiency and experience with electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and perform physical work for up to 8 hours per day.
• Strong organizational skills to manage scheduling requirements and maintain productivity standards.
• Commitment to providing high-quality patient care and achieving functional outcomes.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and educate patients and caregivers.