We are looking for a physical therapist to join our team to help improve the quality of life for our patients.
DUTIES OF THE POSITION
Physical therapists provide services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain
and prevent permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.
Restore, maintain, and promote overall fitness and health. Their patients include accident
victims and individuals with disabling conditions such as low back pain, arthritis, heart disease,
fractures, head injuries, stroke, and cerebral palsy.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Make home visits to clients in designated geographic territories.
2. Perform diagnostic tests and measurements, such as the mobility/range of joints, transfer status, stability, patterns and appearance of ambulation, strength and endurance of muscles, balance testing, and safety assessments.
3. Providing initial and ongoing assessment to determine level of functioning, including OASIS Assessment at appropriate time points.
4. Developing and revising the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care-team members.
5. Develop and implement appropriate individualized care plans, including manual therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance, and other interventions.
6. Responsible for planning, evaluation, and treatment implementation of assigned caseload.
7. Preparing clinical progress notes.
8. Supervising therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
9. Evaluating outcomes.
10. Educate patients and/or families about proper safe use and recommend methods for installation of adaptive equipment.
11. Continually assess and revise the Physical Therapy - PT care plan, and participate with nursing in the multidisciplinary care plan, as appropriate.
12. Educate and instruct clients, family members, or other client representatives, in rehabilitative care and activities necessary to promote the client's health, safety, and independent living.
13. Accurately document observations, interventions, and evaluations pertaining to client care management and services provided, utilizing a state-of-the-art touch pad tablet.
14. Provide oversight and supervision to supportive staff including home health aides and physical therapy assistants.
15. Participate, as requested, in agency evaluation activities as part of the Continuous Quality Improvement process.
16. Other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Home Health
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
Work Location: On the road
