Duties and Responsibilities:

The Home Health Physical Therapist/PT provides rehabilitative and skilled physical therapy services to patients in their place of residence.

• 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 the attainment of goals
• Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) 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, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM1 potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• Reporting to physician patient1s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient 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.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications/Skillsets:

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within WA State
• Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master1s 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 is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver1s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.

Now Hiring

Home Health Physical Therapist

Territory: Pierce County (Tacoma Lakewood area)

Type: Full-TIme

Work Schedule: Day Shift

Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Hourly rate: $45-$55

Mileage + rate paid in between patients