Hospice Physical Therapist - In Home Health Care

Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referrals. Completes comprehensive evaluations using appropriate tools and procedures. Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plans for patient independence and function. Regularly reassesses effectiveness of treatment plans and modifies goals as necessary. Communicates patient needs and progress to the treatment team, family members, and other stakeholders. Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment, and billing documentation as required by regulations. Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides in direct patient care according to state practice act. Hire select home health care personnel Provide nursing guidance and care to patients at home Direct the home care patient's care based on individual patient needs Performing in-home visits for home health clients Coordinate care with other health care professionals Give accurate information to patients, patient families and home health care staff members regarding cost for home health care services Supervise home health aides and licensed practical nurse in care Serving both hospice and home health patients Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients Provide a wide range of nursing care to patients in the home care setting Administer skilled nursing care to patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services Assess the patient's condition during every home health care visit Work in a home care environment providing hospice services to home bound patients Conduct regular patient care conferences and coordinate patient care with all care providers Coordinating nursing care for patients based on established clinical nursing practice standards Provide a wide range of nursing care to patients in the home care setting Provide nursing care to patients in the home setting Ensure market development and growth Administer skilled nursing care to patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services Administer skilled nursing care to patientsrequiring intermittent professional nursing services Critical Information Available for visits from 8 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday to Friday, with one weekend per month availability. Onsite position covering Escambia and Santa Rosa counties. Education/Licenses Needed Florida Physical Therapy license required.