Home Health - Full Time Physical Therapist (PT)

What you will do

• Conducts patient assessments and assists the physician in evaluating the level of
  
  function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests


• Assist in the development of the Plan of Care 


• Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education; as well
  
  as gait, functional, ADL, transfer, and prosthetic training


• Treats patients to relieve pain; develop and restore function; and maintain maximum
  
  functioning using means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity


• Makes use of ultraviolet and infrared lamps, diathermy, ultrasound, whirlpool, contract
  
  baths, and applies moist packs


• Observes, records, and reports to the physician and the supervising therapist the
  
  patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s conditions.


• Instructs patients, significant others, and staff in the care and use of wheelchairs,
  
  prosthetic, and orthopedic devices; and in areas of physical therapy in which they can
  
  participate and assist the patient.


• Visits patients according to the Plan of Treatment; completes a progress note for each
  
  visit; and submits progress notes timely.


• Attends all education and in-services as required.


• Prepares a written discharge summary and a written summary report on a patient's
  
  condition at least every 60 days.

Requirements

• Current state license as a Physical Therapist


• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved physical therapy
  
  program.


• Minimum of 1 year of experience in home health


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team


• Excellent time management and organizational skills


• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation