Physical Therapist Home Health

Physical Therapist

Performs evaluations, determines PT diagnoses, develops plan of care, and performs physical therapy procedures to aid in restoring function, improving mobility, relieving pain, improving health, and preventing or limiting permanent physical disability.

Assist the physician in evaluating the level of function, disability, injury, or disease process of individual patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests.

Provide treatment as ordered by the attending physician to relieve pain. Develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance using therapy modalities.

Observe, record, and report the patient's reaction to the therapy program or any changes in the patient's condition.

Interpret, plan, establish, and exercise proper treatment program in accordance with the physician's referral, periodically reviewing the patient's program and response and making recommendations to the physician relative to the need of continuing or discontinuing the physical therapy treatment.

Instruct, teach, and supervise patients, their families, and other health team personnel regarding physical therapy procedures as related to the patient's therapy program.

Evaluate the home environment and make appropriate recommendations.

Document each visit to the patient and incorporate notes into the clinical record

Associate/Bachelor's Degree, Physical Therapy (Required)

1 year of Skilled Home Health Experience

Knowledge of the principles of growth and development throughout the life span, be able to assess patients' needs and status by analyzing evaluated data, and be able to interpret information to identify age-specific needs and provide appropriate care accordingly per patient care setting.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide age, goal, and diagnosis appropriate care.

License Physical Therapy

BLS Certification by AHA

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.