HOME CARE PHYSICAL THERAPIST

About the role

At Liberty Home Care we know that following an illness, trauma or surgery, the ability to recover at home can greatly improve patient outcomes. Our healthcare professionals are dedicated to offering recovery with independence to our patients. We are currently seeking an experienced Home Care Physical Therapist (PT) for a full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care services along with direct treatment and follow-up.
• Evaluate patients new to service where there are physician orders and develop a plan of care appropriate to the patient’s diagnosis.
• Document patient care data accurately, thoroughly, and in a timely manner, reflecting evidence of improvement/progress/decline in patient’s condition.
• Submit the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler.
• Communicate as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts.
• Discuss company and third party reimbursement policies and guidelines with the patient/family and discuss treatment plans with the Patient Care Coordinator, physician, and patient/family.
• Coordinate with Patient Care Coordinator in making referrals to appropriate disciplines.
• Provide 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.
• Conduct research and assist with orientation of new employees as needed.

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.
• Prefer a minimum of one year’s therapeutic experience in a non-home health care environment.
• 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.
• Accept travel and working conditions as assigned.