Physical Therapist PT Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities:

• 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 thorough assessment and incorporates participation by significant others when appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practices within defined standards of care.
• Directs assistance of support staff to achieve patients functional goals.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans, maintaining prescriptions and signatures.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.
• Current, unrestricted PT license valid for the state of work.
• Minimum one year of experience in a healthcare facility.
• Able and willing to travel within branch/office coverage area (up to 50%).
• Must have a dependable vehicle, valid drivers license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
• Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.