Physical Therapist

A Physical Therapist will provide in-home services to our patients. Performs ongoing accurate and comprehensive assessments of each patient. Accurately completes OASIS data sets. Obtains necessary physician orders and collaborates with the physician as the patient’s needs dictate. Develops and implements a written plan of care for each patient. Guarantees that changes in patients’ clinical status are communicated to other healthcare team members, necessary office staff, and physician(s) as per Agency policy. Coordinates care planning and delivery with the physician and other healthcare team members, and Agency staff to facilitate optimal patient outcomes. Educates patients, their families/caregivers, and other staff as appropriate, in appropriate physical therapy modalities. Develops appropriate home exercise programs tailored to the patient’s clinical status, needs, and age. Delivers physical therapy modalities appropriate to the patient’s clinical status and needs and in accordance with the standard of care for patient’s age. Provides, modifies, or discontinues physical therapy modalities based upon an ongoing assessment/reassessment of the patient’s clinical status and in accordance with physician orders. Provides physical therapy modalities in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Participates in case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress, plans for continued care, new problems, etc. In coordination with Interdisciplinary Team, performs transfer and discharge planning functions in accordance with agency policy and applicable laws, regulations, and standards. Recommends for needed referrals to other disciplines and/or community resources. Provides supervision and mentorship to PT assistants and completes supervisory visits as required. Completes accurate and thorough visit notes via Electronic Health Record (EHR) on every patient in a timely fashion.