Physical Therapist PT Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description:

• Promotes Elara Carings philosophy, mission statement and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.
• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients functional goals.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
• Physically demanding environment with lifting and patient transfers.
• Potentially work irregular hours including call hours if applicable.

Requirements:

• Graduate of an APTA-accredited Physical Therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license in the state of practice.
• Minimum one (1) year of experience in a healthcare setting.
• Able and willing to travel throughout the coverage area.
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Must be able and willing to travel 50%.
• Able to lift 50-100 lbs and perform movement activities as needed.