Physical Therapist- Home Health

About the role

Companion Home Health is an Oklahoma-owned, Medicare-certified agency providing skilled therapy in patients' homes across central Oklahoma.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy according to the physician’s plan of treatment
• Absorb only clients referred by the Director of Nursing or designee
• Assess function, apply appropriate tests, and help develop and update the plan of care
• Treat patients to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain the highest possible performance using the treatments and modalities in the plan of care
• Re-evaluate regularly, revise the plan of care as needed, and document why a identified problem is not addressed when that is the case
• Start appropriate diagnostic, preventive, and rehabilitative procedures and refer to other disciplines when the patient's needs require it
• Observe changes in condition and report them promptly to the physician and/or RN/Case Manager
• Teach patients and families home exercise programs, safety, use of prosthetic/orthotic devices, and durable medical equipment
• Cook up care with nursing and other disciplines and attend care conferences as needed
• Complete accurate documentation within 24 hours of the visit
• Participate in quality improvement, in-services, and ongoing professional education
• Provide staff education when requested and arranged by the RN/Case Manager
• Schedule and work setting

Requirements

• Graduate of a physical therapy program approved by CAPTE / APTA (or equivalent approved program)
• Current Oklahoma Physical Therapist license
• Current CPR
• Valid driver’s license
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
• Strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Physical requirements

• This role requires travel between homes and the ability to provide hands-on therapy in varied home settings.
• That typically includes standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, and assisting patients.
• You may lift, carry, push, or pull about 10-15 lbs. intermittently.

About Companion Home Health

We are licensed in Oklahoma and certified by Medicare. Our mission is to provide the quality care people deserve in the place they call home.