Physical Therapist

Position Overview

The Physical Therapist (PT) contracted or employed through Healthy Living at Home - Arizona, LLC is responsible for providing physical therapy services and adhering to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.
• This may include, but will not be limited to:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status.
• Evaluating home environment.
• Absessing for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiating physical therapy program and instructing other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy.
• Participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifying patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and referring as necessary.
• Preparing and submitting clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participating in discharge planning for patient.
• Preparing and submitting a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Providing physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Participating in in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participating in peer consultation process.
• Supervising Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructing, supervising and evaluating home health aide care every two (2) weeks.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Master (MS) degree in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• One (1) year or more experience as a physical therapist.
• Good verbal, written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Physical Requirements

• Typical functions of this role include standing, sitting and walking a majority of the time.
• There are occasions when kneeling, stooping, bending or reaching may be necessary.
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 lbs on a regular basis.
• There may be occasions in which the employee must be able to lift or move up to 40 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.