Physical Therapist- Home Health

Job Title

Physical Therapist- Home Health

Position

PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Description Summary

Gives Report To: Clinical Supervisor The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be limited to:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment
• Assessing for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab
• Directing physical therapy treatment
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy
• Participates in discharge planning for patient
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks
• Maintains confidentiality of patient and organization information
• The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description

Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a bachelors or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist by the Physical Therapy Board of California
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements