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About the role

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 manner, reflecting evidence of improvement, progress, or decline in the patient’s condition. Submits the daily/weekly patient visit schedule to the Scheduler.

Responsibilities

• Communicate as necessary with intercompany and intracompany contacts.
• Discuss company and third-party reimbursement policies and guidelines with the patient/family and review 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, healthcare professional education, and public education.
• Supervise peers, supporting personnel, and students in training as needed by the company.
• Conduct research and assist with the 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.
• Background checks and drug-free workplace requirements apply.