Responsible for providing physical therapy services, including interdisciplinary assessments and the development of individualized plans of care for patients. Duties include patient and caregiver education, clinical documentation, and supervising physical therapy assistants.
Requirements summary
Requires the ability to evaluate functional status, home environments, and muscle strength to direct physical therapy treatment. Must be able to coordinate with physicians and participate in quality assessment and performance improvement programs.
professional certificatePatient AssessmentPlan Of Care DevelopmentPatient EducationClinical DocumentationInterdisciplinary CollaborationDischarge PlanningGait TrainingRehabilitative TherapyRange Of Motion AssessmentProsthetic Device TrainingMuscle Strength EvaluationSupervision Of PTAs
Job description
JOB SUMMARY The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s); Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education; Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals; Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care; Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.
This may include, but will not be limited to: Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
Evaluates home environment.
Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
Directing physical therapy treatment.
Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Determining priority needs for physical therapy Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
Participates in discharge planning for patient.
Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participates in peer consultation process.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
The employer for this position is stated in the job posting.
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