PHYSICAL THERAPIST, HOME HEALTH

Education

To provide rehab services to patients in their homes according to a physician-approved plan of care and to supervise PTSs in carrying out the prescribed plan of care.

Certification/Licensure Requirements

• Licensed to practice in the states of Mississippi and other states required to practice.
• If licensed or registered prior to 1996, meets the alternative qualifications cited in the Medicare Conditions of Participation, Section 405.12 or (1) (2) (3) (4).
• Legally licensed to operate a motor vehicle.

Experience

Minimum of one year's experience in physical therapy preferred.

Language/Communication Skills

• English required.
• Multilingual capabilities enhance the ability to perform this job.
• Must have the ability to speak effectively and professionally to all staff, management, and all outside individuals at all levels, from elementary to professional.
• Demonstrates knowledge of appropriate skills for communicating with all ages, especially the geriatric population.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills to utilize appropriate communication with individuals from diverse cultures.

Reasoning Ability

• Uses personal knowledge, experience and other resources as necessary to make logical decisions and solve problems.