Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Title/Position: Physical Therapist

Reports to: Clinical Manager

Job Description Summary:

Physical therapists contracted or employed through the organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the personnel service agreement.

Essential job functions and responsibilities:

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care period this may include but will not be limited to:

Assessing and evaluating therapeutic rehabilitative slash functional status and participation into the development of a total plan of care period evaluates home environment.

Assessing for muscle strength, mobility gate, ROM potential for rehab.

Directing physical therapy treatment.

Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use of in care of therapeutic appliances

determining priority needs physical therapy.

Reporting to position patients' reaction to treatment or change in condition.

Initiating physical therapy program and instructs other personal 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 their physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

Train patient in use of prosthetic devices.

Identifies the patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as needed.

Prepares and submits clinical progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

Participates in discharge planning for patient.

Prepares and submits a clinical process summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by the organization policy.

Consult to home families/caregiver indicated.

Education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.

Participates in peer consultation process.

Supervisors and physical therapy assistance according to organization policy and state regulations.

When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervisors and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks.

The above statements are indicated to be a representative three of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may request to perform job related tasks other than stated in this description.

Position Qualifications:

Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by accredited organization.

Licensed to practice as a physical therapist with through the state, if applicable.

Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience preferred.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that ensured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order