Physical Therapist
Core
Provide home-based physical therapy care to patients as directed by attending physicians, focusing on pain relief, function restoration, and discharge planning.
Role type
Licensed Physical Therapist (Home Care)
Builds
Individualized plans of care and patient recovery outcomes in home settings
Domain
Healthcare / Post-acute home care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy clinical judgment, OASIS assessment, patient education, care plan development, documentation compliance, equipment instruction
Preferred skills
Home care experience, acute care experience
Technologies
Computer/PDA, DME department systems
Responsibilities
Perform skilled physical therapy in patient homes, conduct OASIS assessments and initial evaluations, develop and adjust plans of care, educate patients/families on disease management and equipment use, supervise PTAs and nurse assistants, complete clinical documentation within 24-48 hours, drive to patient locations, attend on-call requirements
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC