Physical Therapist

*Full Job Description*

*Physical Therapist Job Expectations and Procedural Responsibilities:*

* Does initial and ongoing comprehensive assessments of the client’s needs, including Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS) assessments at appropriate time points.
* Develops and revise the plan of care in consultation with the physician and other care team members.
* Provides treatments and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable.
* Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel as applicable.
* Prepares clinical and progress notes
* Evaluates outcomes of care
* Participates in in-service programs, mandatory agency staff meetings, case conferences, educational offerings, and Agency training programs.
* Supervises Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aides as appropriate
* Plans of discharge
* Contacts Supervisor/Case Manager/Physician when additional modalities and services are required.
* Utilizes the Supervisor as the first resource when problems or questions occur in the field, including charting guidelines, coordination of disciplines, and supervision of home health aide services.
* Maintains Agency property, supplies, and equipment in a manner that demonstrates ownership and accountability.
* Demonstrates infection control per OSHA guidelines and Agency policies.
* Ensures compliance with the Medicare Conditions of Participation and any other regulatory requirements.
* Maintains a professional appearance, treats others with care and respect and demonstrates excellent customer service.
* Possesses and maintains a current CPR certificate and Tuberculin testing. Remains current for all other Agency mandatories.
* Performs other duties as assigned.

*Education/Experience*: Graduate of a Physical Therapy curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and/or the Council on Medical Education and Hospitals of the AMA. Current licensure as a Physical Therapist in the State of employment. A minimum of one year of recent appropriate clinical experience is required. Home health care experience preferred.

*Skills/Abilities: *Demonstrates good clinical skills in treating neuromuscular and musculoskeletal problems. Possesses good oral and written skills. Must be a licensed driver with an insured automobile in good working order.

Benefits:

* Flexible schedule

Medical specialties:

* Home Health

Schedule:

* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Every weekend
* Holidays
* Monday to Friday
* Night shift
* On call
* Rotating weekends
* Self-determined schedule
* Weekend availability

Experience:

* Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

* BLS Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road

Benefits:
* Flexible schedule
* Travel reimbursement
Medical Specialty:
* Home Health
Schedule:
* Choose your own hours
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekends as needed

Experience:
* Home health: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:
* BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person