Physical Therapist Manito Home Health

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 attainment of goals
• Communicates with the physician responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners 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, participating in the development of the total plan of care, evaluating home environment, assessing muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehabilitation, directing physical therapy treatment, instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances, determining priority needs for physical therapy, and reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy, and instructs them on the goals of the program 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

• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable
• Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) or any successor organization of the CAPTE
• 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
• Ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel; must have a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and access to an automobile

• Flexible schedule
• Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
• 401k Plan Options
• Employee Assistance Program

Salary: $45-55 per hour DOE

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.