Home Health Physical Therapist

Description

Job Summary
Provides and directs Physical Therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and
implementation. Functions under physicians' orders and adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical
therapy, Central Pyramid policies and procedures and state regulations.
Essential Functions
1. Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in
initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care
planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and
communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient's family, the staff and other
professionals as appropriate.
2. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members. Develops
treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to
achieve identified goals.
3. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts
treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient's response to intervention and
modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician's orders. Documents
results of patient's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. Adapts treatment
to meet the individual needs of the patient.
4. Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/
her own environment. Participates in discharge planning. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive
devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or
application of the above.
5. Refers patients for treatment to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) by completing evaluation and
initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and
directs PTA in the implementation of the treatment plan.
6. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual physical
therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
7. Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team
members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Attend in-service training
and facility meetings as required.
8. Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in
the collection of statistics as directed.
9. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare
professional. Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program as
required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Central Pyramid
concerning patient information.
10. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-
up of the patient therapy programs.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Colleagues should perform all duties as assigned by
his her supervisor.
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements
Completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist. License to practice
physical therapy within the state.