ProHealth Home Health and Hospice·Tuscaloosa County, Alabama
The physical therapist provides intermittent home-based therapy services in accordance with physician orders and care plans. They are responsible for evaluating patient progress, documenting clinical notes, and collaborating with the care team to improve patient functional levels.
Registered Physical Therapist (PT)
A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Nursing Supervisor.
1. Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
2. Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
3. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
1. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
4. Returns the individual to an optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
5. Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
6. Directs and supervises personnel as required.
7. Takes initial history and makes an initial evaluation.
8. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by a physician.
9. Consults with physicians regarding the change in treatment.
10. Writes reports to physicians regarding the patient’s progress.
11. Instructs patients and family/significant others in-home programs and activities of daily living.
12. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
13. Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
14. Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
15. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
16. Assists physician with evaluating the level of function.
17. Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
18. Consults with family and Agency personnel.
19. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
20. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.
Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for an extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
Heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.
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Market context
Physician openings in Alabama are often tied to steady demand in clinics, hospitals, and specialty practices, especially where patient access and continuity of care matter. These roles can be competitive because employers may prefer candidates with physician office experience and a Certified Medical Assistant credential, even when the minimum education listed is a high school diploma or GED. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then confirm whether your experience matches the preferred office background before applying.
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