Physical Therapist (PT)
Core
Provide home-based physical therapy care to patients as directed by attending physicians, focusing on pain relief, function restoration, and preventing re-hospitalizations.
Role type
Licensed Physical Therapist (Home Care)
Builds
Individualized plans of care and patient recovery outcomes in home settings
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy / Home Care
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy clinical judgment, OASIS assessment, plan of care development, patient/family education, equipment instruction, clinical documentation, supervising PTAs
Preferred skills
Home care experience, acute setting experience
Technologies
Computer/PDA, DME department systems
Responsibilities
Perform OASIS assessments to develop individualized plans of care, complete initial evaluations within 48-72 hours of referral, treat patients to restore function using physical means, instruct patients on proper use of assistive devices, document all aspects of treatment and assessments, supervise therapy services provided by PTAs, drive to patient locations for scheduled visits
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC