Physical Therapist

Patient Care & Treatment

Provides skilled physical therapy in a patient’s home as ordered by the attending physician.
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance using physical means (exercise, massage, heat, water, etc.).
Observes, records, and reports patient reactions, changes, and progress.
Helps decrease re-hospitalizations by front loading visits for high risk patients and teaching preventative measures.
Arranges for outpatient services that cannot be given in the patient’s home.

Planning & Assessment

Performs OASIS assessments to develop individualized plans of care.
Completes initial evaluation and admission visit within 48-72 hours of referral.
Evaluates and adjusts the POC based on patient response to treatment.

Family & Team Communication

Counsels and instructs patient/family on disease/injury management and equipment use (wheelchairs, walkers, etc.).
Ensures patient/family know financial responsibility for equipment via DME department/MSW.
Oversees and supervises therapy services provided by PTAs and nurse assistants.
Communicates with schedulers, PTAs, and nurse aides regarding results and changes.

Compliance & Administration

Completes all clinical documentation in accordance with agency protocol and Medicare/Federal guidelines.
Documents all aspects of treatment, assessments, and patient education.
Participates in on-call requirements, case conferences, and mandatory meetings.
Maintains a professional appearance and practices agency policies.

Essential Functions

Drives to patient’s primary location per scheduled visit.
Daily attendance at assigned visit locations.
Establishes and follows plan of care as permitted within the scope of practice.

Health Qualifications

Health Requirements: Must meet all physical position requirements.
Evidence required of a current negative tuberculin skin test or x-ray.
Safety: Must be free of conditions that restrict ability to perform job functions; risk for exposure to bloodborne pathogens exists.

Physical Demands

• Constantly (66%-100%): Reading/Writing/Speaking English, Computer/PDA usage, Hearing/Seeing, Talking, Stretching/Reaching, Walking, Sitting, Bending, Standing.
• Frequently (34%-66%): Driving, Lifting up to 50 lbs. (with or without assistance), Climbing, Stooping.
• Occasionally (2%-33%): Distinguish smell/taste.