Job Summary

The Physical Therapist (PT) contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

Responsibilities

• The Physical Therapist (PT) 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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

Requirements

• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Salary: $130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year