Home Health Care Physical Therapist (PT) - Full-time

Provide skilled therapy intervention and treatmentto patients in a home setting. Monitor carefully the patient status and progresstoward goals as well as compliance with physician's orders. a) (1)Graduated after successful completion of a Physical Therapist education programapproved by one of the following:

• i) TheCommission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• iii) Aneducation program outside the United States determined to be substantiallyequivalent to Physical Therapist entry-level education in the United States bya credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical TherapyAssociation or an organization identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it relates toPhysical Therapists; 3) Passedan examination for Physical Therapists approved by the State in which physicaltherapy services are provided.
• 1) Graduatedafter successful completion of a physical therapy curriculum approved by theCommission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE); i) Graduatedafter successful completion of an education program determined to besubstantially equivalent to Physical Therapist entry level education in theUnited States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the AmericanPhysical Therapy Association or identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it relates toPhysical Therapists.
• ii) Passedan examination for Physical Therapists approved by the State in which physicaltherapy services are provided.
• 1) Graduatedfrom a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the following:
• i) TheAmerican Physical Therapy Association.
• ii) TheCommittee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American MedicalAssociation.
• iii) TheCouncil on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and theAmerican Physical Therapy Association.
• d) Onor before December 31, 1977was licensed or qualified as a Physical Therapist and meets both of thefollowing:
• 1) Has2 years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Public Health Service.
• 1) Wasadmitted to membership by the American Physical Therapy Association;

1. Wasadmitted to registration by the American Registry of Physical Therapists;
2. Hasgraduated from a physical therapy curriculum in a 4-year college or universityapproved by a State department of education.

• f) BeforeJanuary 1, 1966 was licensed or registered, and before January 1, 1970, had 15years of full-time experience in the treatment of illness or injury through thepractice of physical therapy in which services were rendered under the orderand direction of attending and referring doctors of medicine or osteopathy.
• g) If trained outside the United Statesbefore January 1, 2008,meets the following requirements:
• 1) Wasgraduated since 1928 from a physical therapy curriculum approved in the countryin which the curriculum was located and in which there is a member organizationof the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.
• 2) Meets the requirements for membership in amember organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.

Provideskilled physical therapy in accordance with the physician's plan of treatment.*
Assist thephysician in the evaluation and assessment of the client's level of functioningby applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of theplan of care. *
Treatclients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximumperformance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities andprocedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care. *
Observe,record, and report the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in theclient's condition to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager. *
Educateclient/caregiver and health care team in the phases of physical therapy inwhich they may assist the client, in the use of prosthetic and orthoticdevices, and durable medical equipment, as appropriate. *
Develops implements and revisesthe client's plan of care. *
Assist withplan of care and maintain continuity of and/or multidisciplinary clientswhenever needed to ensure good coordination of care.

Promotecoordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences andcommunication with physician and field staff. *
Develop,prepares and maintains individualized client care progress records withaccuracy, timeliness and according to agency policy and procedures.

Participatein the agency's quality improvement program. *
Supervisethe Physical Therapy Aide at least every 30 days.
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to review a wide variety of materials in electronic or hard copy form;
Sufficient manual dexterity, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to operate a personal computer, telephone, and other related equipment;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to safely lift, move, or maneuver whatever may be necessary to successfully perform the duties of their position;
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment; Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, to enable the employee to efficiently function in a general office environment, with frequent travel to a variety of field sites.
Employee works in an office environment sometimes with moderate noise levels,controlled temperature conditions and sometimes travels to patients homes wherethey may have direct exposure to hazardous substances. Employees may interactwith upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting andenforcing departmental policies and procedures.
Employee will have to travel to a variety of patient homes and perform inconditions that vary greatly depending upon the client's home environment.