Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is responsible for evaluating and providing rehabilitation interventions in the home health setting. This role involves managing and supervising patient care, educating patients and families, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and ensuring compliance with regulatory and insurance requirements. The Physical Therapist applies evidence-based practice guidelines and maintains accurate documentation while promoting quality assurance and efficient care delivery. Responsibilities: Evaluate patients and establish individualized plans of care for home environments. Provide direct patient care based on established care plans and physician orders. Apply knowledge of physical therapy evidence-based guidelines, Medicare regulations, and Conditions of Participation in evaluations and treatments. Modify treatment plans as needed, including frequency and duration of care. Perform scoring of CMS-required OASIS and collaborate with Quality team for adjustments. Understand and comply with insurance requirements related to Home Health. Perform interventions permitted under the physical therapy practice act, including wound care. Participate in multidisciplinary conferences to develop patient care plans and communicate with physicians and staff. Document all skilled services, adverse events, and communications in the medical record at point of care. Engage in Quality Assurance Performance Improvement initiatives. Meet productivity standards and maintain accurate time logs and mileage records. Coordinate daily schedules with the scheduler to maximize continuity of care and efficient travel routes. Supervise Physical Therapist Assistants and CNAs as required. Participate in care conferences and plan admissions, OASIS time points, and discharges. Maintain licensure requirements including continuing education. Adhere to ethical standards defined by the physical therapy licensure board and agency policies. Participate in agency educational opportunities and perform other duties as assigned. Required Skills & Certifications: Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited Physical Therapy program. Current license to practice physical therapy in the State of Montana. Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and appropriate automobile insurance. Knowledge of physical therapy evidence-based practice guidelines and Medicare regulations. Strong documentation skills and ability to perform point of care documentation. Preferred Skills & Certifications: Minimum of two years previous physical therapy experience. Experience with wound care interventions in home health settings. Familiarity with CMS OASIS scoring and quality assurance processes. Special Considerations: Position requires travel to patients' homes within the service area. Must comply with agency policies for start/end of day commuting and mileage logging. Participation in occasional evening or weekend coverage may be required. Must maintain ethical behavior as defined by licensure board and agency policy. Scheduling: Typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Occasional evening and weekend coverage as needed. Schedules coordinated daily to maximize care continuity and travel efficiency. #J-18808-Ljbffr