Permanent Therapy - Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist - Client Rehabilitation Services
Shift : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM (5 Days in a Week)

The Physical Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services primarily in an in-home setting for the older adult population. A patient’s room in an independent living facility .

Client Rehabilitation Services allows the Physical Therapist to evaluate and treat patients in the most functional environment — the patient’s home .

The Physical Therapist:

Develops and delivers physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation

The therapist implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce, and enhance performance .

Additionally, the Physical Therapist:

Works to diminish or correct pathology

Directs activities to promote and maintain health

This position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings .

Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants, temporary licensees, students, and support personnel according to state licensure requirements and professional standards.

Patient care meetings

Consult with members of the rehabilitation team to determine the most appropriate therapeutic regimen .

Adapt treatment programs and plans of care according to individual patient needs.

Promote a safe environment and eliminate fire and safety hazards.

Order supplies and equipment as necessary.

Clean, maintain, and report equipment that requires repair.

Ensure patients and families receive the highest quality of service in a caring and compassionate environment that respects individual needs and rights.

The Physical Therapist :

Implements and documents the treatment plan.

Therapy Services May Include
Balance and coordination training.

Agility training.

Gait and locomotion training.

Relaxation training.

Strength, power, and endurance training.

Functional training

Manual therapy

Electrotherapeutic and mechanical modalities

Health and wellness programs

Fall risk assessment and prevention

Home and community case management

Design, fabricate, fit, and apply adaptive devices , including orthotics and prosthetics.

Monitor patient progress, attitudes, and behaviors related to rehabilitation potential.

Incorporate health and wellness programming into patient treatment plans.

Perform home and community mobility assessments and provide safety recommendations.

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state of practice (or proof of license eligibility)

Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Master’s degree in a Physical Therapy-related field plus a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy with five years of progressively responsible PT experience

Foreign PT degrees must be evaluated as equivalent to a U.Physical Therapy degree

Must possess a valid driver’s license or reliable transportation to travel to patient residences

Follow all legal requirements, policies, and procedures , including:

Participate in required orientation and training programs.

Cooperate with monitoring, audits, and investigations .

Participate in quality assurance and process improvement initiatives when requested.

Environmental Conditions May Include

Mechanical hazards

Electrical hazards

Protective Equipment (occasionally required)

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