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Job Description

Provides patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up. Evaluates patients new to service where there are physician orders and develops a plan of care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis. Documents patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely matter, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient’s condition. Submits the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler. Communicates as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts. Discusses company and third party reimbursement policies and guidelines with the patient/family and discusses treatment plans with the Patient Care Coordinator, physician, and patient/family. Coordinates with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines. Provides in-service education, health care professional education, and public education in addition to supervising peers and supporting personnel and students in training as needed by the company. Conducts research and assists with orientation of new employees as needed.

Job Requirements

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited school of physical therapy and current licensure from the state where therapy will be provided
• Prioritize one year’s therapeutic experience in a non-home health care environment
• Show strong knowledge of theory and concepts relating to the practice of physical therapy and the ability to evaluate and treat patients for whom a physician’s order exists
• Minimum of twelve hours of continuing education annually
• Be willing to accept travel and working conditions as assigned