Physical Therapist

Description

Responsibilities for Physical Therapist

· Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.

· Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing

evaluations including short- and long-term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.

· Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.

· Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and home health care documentation procedures.

· Evaluate mobility, strength, and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.

· Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, home health care agency and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.

· Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.

· Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, etc.

· Assist other home health care agency staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly, and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

Qualifications for Physical Therapist

· Proven record of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively.

· Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques not limited to: giving massages; applying physical agents; initiating traction; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, ultraviolet / infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.

· Experience assisting and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.

· Knowledge of responsible use of best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures.

· Experience with recommending assistive equipment to patients and outpatient or home health follow-up programs.

· Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries.

· Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and an understanding of when these techniques can benefit patients.

· A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook on PT and the ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way.

Requirements

· We are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience providing physical therapy to patients in a Home Health Care setting and who has the following qualifications:

o Master’s or Doctoral Degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

o Current Physical Therapy license for state of operation.

o Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED).

Job Types: Part-time, Full Time