Responsibilities

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to APTA standards of practice as well as state standards.

• Develop Plan of Treatment for each patient based on initial and ongoing

• evaluations including short and long term goals, collaboration demands of other staff members, and required patient and caregiver involvement.

• Implement Plan of Treatment on a consistent schedule and adjust this schedule and plan according to patient progress.

• Document patient progress according to approved medical documentation and home health care documentation procedures.

• Evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function, while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically attainable.

• Report patient progress to patient, patient caregivers and loved ones, home health care agency  and healthcare professionals involved in ongoing treatment/care of patients.

• Develop a plan for patients following completion of their Plan of Treatment with appropriate in-home care services.

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications, etc.

• Assist other home health care agency staff members as needed to provide care and create a clean, orderly and effective environment for rehabilitation and physical therapy.

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Qualifications

• Proven record of matching patient needs to treatment plans and proven record of implementing these plans safely and effectively.

• Strong experience administering a wide range of physical therapy techniques not limited to: giving massages; applying physical agents; initiating traction; utilizing hydrotherapy tanks and whirlpool baths, ultraviolet / infrared lamps, and ultrasound machines.

• Experience assisting and directing treatments given by aides, technicians, and assistants.

• Knowledge of responsible use of best practices for equipment use and preventative maintenance procedures.

• Experience with recommending assistive equipment to patients and outpatient or home health follow-up programs.

• Experience with a wide range of patient age groups and injuries.

• Knowledge of Occupational Therapy and an understanding of when these techniques can benefit patients.

• A strong sense of empathy, a compassionate outlook on PT and the ability to motivate patients into pushing their limits in a responsible, safe way.

• We are looking for someone with at least 2 years of experience providing physical therapy to patients in a Home Health Care setting and who has the following qualifications:

  • BS or Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from a physical therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

  • Current Physical Therapy license for state of operation.

  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (with AED).

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Call 505-633-8620 or click here to apply