Home Health Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

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Responsibilities:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for the evaluation, administration, and oversight of evidence-based physical therapy services provided to individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. They use specialized skills to promote goals of prevention of dysfunction, restoration of function and/or reversal of the progression of pathology in order to enhance quality of movement and daily living skills for individuals with physical disabilities and/or functional limitations. They develop and progress a plan of care to meet the needs of the individuals served to assist in returning them to their prior level of function, acting in accordance with physician referral guidelines, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Communicates with and documents communications with the attending physicians, appropriate other disciplines (RNs, CNAs, OTs, STs, and MSWs) and case managers regarding patient condition, discharge planning, plan of care, Patient/family problems, and third party payer issues. Provides home care support for patients and family members via skilled visits, joint home visits with care team. Ensures that patient and family needs, related to the diagnosis and/or disability, are met through the care plan in collaboration with the attending physicians and other disciplines.
• Develops, implements, and oversees the "therapy only" care plan, collaborating with the health care team to achieve and formulate a cohesive, comprehensive plan of care. Manages a caseload of patients independently. Monitors provision of care to ensure appropriate outcomes, visit frequency and compliance with documentation required.
• Implements an individualized treatment plan through the use of skilled therapy techniques, including therapeutic exercises, manual techniques, functional mobility training, and modalities as indicated. Provides verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed.
• Supervisor oversees the therapist within home health to include, physical, occupational & speech therapy. Assists with essential department management functions to include but not limited to participation in business management activities, participation & lead process improvement & evaluate compliance to standard work.
• Facilitates ongoing quality assurance and improvement programs, actively participates & leads meetings, evaluates outcomes, and conducts audits.

Education:

• Bachelors in PT from an accredited university approved by the APTA. Required
• Doctorate in in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA. Preferred
• Masters in in Physical Therapy from an accredited university approved by the APTA. Preferred

Experience:

• 1 year in related experience Required
• 1 year in Leadership position Required
• 2 years in Home Health experience Required

License and Certifications:

• Physical Therapist - License, Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy license Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Required
• Drivers License (DL) - License, Driver License Required
• Fingerprint Clearance Card (FPC) - Certificate, State Current Arizona Dept. of Health Services Fingerprint Clearance Card Required
• Automobile Insurance Required