Physical Therapist | Full Time | Manito Home Health

Duties & Responsibilities Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s). Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling. Provides patient and caregiver education. Prepares clinical notes and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals. Communicates with the physician and other healthcare practitioners related to the current home health plan of care. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care, including assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, evaluating home environment, assessing muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, directing physical therapy treatment, instructing patients and families/caregivers on therapeutic appliances, determining priority needs, and reporting to physician about patient’s reaction or changes in condition. Initiates the physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases, including presenting goals, participating in case conferences, and instructing how to work with the patient. May train patient in the use of prosthetic devices. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary. Participates in discharge planning for patient. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed. Participates in peer consultation process. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations. Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training. Job Requirements (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities) Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable. Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by CAPTE or its successor organization. Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. Ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency-related travel. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, automobile insurance, and access to a vehicle. Benefits Benefits include a flexible schedule, medical, dental, vision, 401(k) plan options, and an employee assistance program. Salary: $45–55 per hour DOE. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability. #J-18808-Ljbffr