Home Health Physical Therapist

Location: Utica

Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referrals. Completes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate assessment tools and procedures. Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plans to maximize patient independence and function. Regularly re-assesses treatment effectiveness and modifies goals or treatment as necessary. Communicates patient needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, and family members. Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment, and billing documentation in compliance with regulations.

Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Aides in direct patient care activities as per 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 patients requiring intermittent professional nursing services Critical Information Shift Requirements: M-F 8-5 and a minimum of one weekend a month on call.

Onsite position. Education/Licenses Needed Indiana Physical Therapy License required.