Physical Therapist (Home Care)

Overview

• Provide in-home rehabilitation services to patients, focusing on improving functional outcomes and compliance with physician orders and regulatory standards.
• Conduct comprehensive patient evaluations, developing individualized treatment plans with measurable short- and long-term goals.
• Deliver skilled physical therapy services as per physician plan of care, ensuring quality and effectiveness.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and optimize treatment outcomes.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and care plans to promote recovery and independence.
• Participate in discharge planning, providing recommendations for continued care needs and follow-up services.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation, including evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
• Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), ensuring compliance with oversight and documentation requirements.
• Adhere to productivity standards and manage scheduling requirements effectively.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Conduct timely, holistic patient evaluations in the home setting, identifying specific rehabilitation needs.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with measurable goals tailored to patient conditions.
• Deliver skilled physical therapy services, ensuring alignment with prescribed frequency and duration of care.
• Monitor patient progress, adjusting care plans to support achievement of therapeutic goals.
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and effective patient care.
• Educate patients and caregivers on home exercise programs and strategies for maintaining progress.
• Supervise and provide oversight to Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), ensuring compliance with care standards.
• Participate in discharge planning, offering recommendations for continued care and follow-up services.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations, progress notes, and reassessments in compliance with standards.

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 (BLS) Certification.
• Minimum of 6 months of Physical Therapy experience; 3 years preferred.
• Proficiency in computer systems and electronic medical records (EMR).
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs and perform physical work for extended periods.
• Strong organizational skills to manage scheduling and productivity standards effectively.
• Excellent communication skills to educate patients and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality care and achieving positive patient outcomes.
• Ability to work independently in a home care setting while adhering to organizational policies.