Physical Therapist - Home Health

Job Highlights

The Physical Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides Physical Therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the Attending Provider.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by:

• The American Physical Therapy Association; or


• The Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or


• The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association


• Licensed or registered by the applicable state


• Preference of at least one (2) year of experience


• Excellent interpersonal communication skills.


• Proficient in English and Spanish.


• Compassionate and attentive to detail.


• Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.


• Ability to solve problems independently.
  


• Ability to write reports and correspondence at a professional level.


• Ability to use a computer and software proficiently within Wellsky (formerly Kinnsar) EMR.

Responsibilities

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  Assists the provider in evaluating clients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests


• Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance
  


• Records and reports to the provider the client's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the client's condition


• Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)


• Instructs the family in the client's total physical therapy program


• Attends Physical Therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations


• Attends case conferences and in-service programs as indicated


• Supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant, as indicated


• Participates in staff and Agency development activities


• Prepares an assessment of the client's condition, OASIS information, if indicated, and periodic evaluations and summaries, develops a plan of care and problem list, and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the client's record no less than weekly


• Participates in the development and periodic revision of the provider's Plan of Care


• Communicates effectively with all those providing care


• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel


• Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency


• Participates with staff, client, and provider in discharge planning activities and completes the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary within the designated framework of Agency policies

Benefits

• Pay: Varies by visit


• Location: In-person


• Job Type: Full time
  

Special Requirements

• Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation
  


• Carries malpractice insurance

Functional Abilities

• Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position


• Able to physically perform the duties required by the position within Miami-Dade and Monroe County


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  Able to travel to prospective clients' residence