PRN Home Health Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is responsible for assessing, planning, and providing rehabilitative and strengthening programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

RiverStone Health Home Care Services provides medical treatment for an illness or injury, to help patients recover, regain independence, and become as self-sufficient as possible. Home health care helps patient manage chronic conditions like heart disease, diabetes, pain management or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and provides personal care services. Home Care Services may be requested by physicians, the patient or family member, or a hospital discharge planner. Through consultation with the patient's healthcare provider, Home Care Services develops a plan of care to meet the patient's individual healthcare needs. The team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, medical social workers, and certified home health aides.

The Physical Therapist is responsible for determining the content and effectiveness of customized treatment plans. The position has the authority to modify the content of services to meet patient needs. The position has the authority to make final technical judgements regarding physical therapy treatments. As a technical expert providing service in patients' homes, the position determines or has a strong influence on the nature, scope, efficiency and quality of department functions, services and programs.

Daily communication with patients to foster relationships and gain their trust as they help them move through tough exercises. Responsible for maintaining a positive attitude when working with patients, as many patients are dealing with challenging conditions that result in pain and difficulty when performing exercises. Responsible for discussing and safeguarding confidential information, maintaining positivity, keeping patients engaged and motivated, and showing genuine care and concern for patients.

The position is responsible for managing resources including time, equipment, and other resources necessary to deliver services. Decisions made by the position directly affect the efficiency and cost of services.