Physical Therapist (Home Health PRN)
Ascend Health · Montclair, NJ · Yesterday
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the role
The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing compassionate, patient-centered care in the home, creating a positive and supportive experience during each visit.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-home assessments to evaluate patients’ mobility, functional abilities, pain levels, and overall safety.
- Develop individualized treatment plans aimed at improving ADLs, strength, balance, and overall independence.
- Deliver hands-on therapy and interventions in the patient’s home using evidence-based techniques and appropriate assistive devices.
- Educate patients, families, and caregivers on exercises, mobility techniques, and safe practices to support progress between visits.
- Track and evaluate patient outcomes, adjusting plans of care as needed to ensure the most effective results.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to coordinate care and support smooth transitions between levels of service.
- Document all visits, treatments, and progress in compliance with agency standards and home care regulations.
- Maintain reliable and timely attendance to ensure continuity of care and a strong patient-provider relationship.
Education
- Master's Degree in Physical Therapy
Professional Experience
- Current Physical Therapist Certification in the state of Operations
- 1+ years experience in Home Health, Acute Care setting or Rehabilitation Facility