Physical Therapist - Home Visits - Jefferson County

Role and Responsibilities

A qualified professional, who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to patients in the home, following physician’s orders.

• Evaluate patient using diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests and measures.
• Prepare an assessment of the patient’s condition at the time of the initial evaluation and perform periodic re-evaluations, develop a written problem list and plan of care including types and frequencies of treatment.
• Recommend modification of plan of care to physician, as needed.
• Document clinical notes on the date of the visit into medical record and keep all records and summaries up-to-date.
• Treat patients to address impairments and functional limitations, with a goal of reaching maximum functional independence.
• Instruct and/or recommend patients and their caregivers in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and durable medical equipment (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Include and educate the patient and caregiver(s) regarding treatment plan and goals.
• Attend physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations.
• Participate in case conferences.
• Participate in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of Treatment.
• Assure appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.

Education Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Current, valid Physical Therapy license issued by NYS Department of Education.
• One year of practical experience as a licensed physical therapist.

Work Environment

The Physical Therapist is primarily in a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions. The working conditions are classified as medium work: Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Medium work involves sitting and standing.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to:
• Stand
• Sit
• Hear
• Walk
• Talk
• Stoop or kneel
• Repetitive motion

EEO/AA

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran

Equal Opportunity Employer/Disabled/Veteran. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.