Physical Therapist
Core
Provides comprehensive skilled physical therapy services in patients' homes to relieve pain, restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
Role type
Home health physical therapist
Builds
Individualized plans of care and treatment outcomes for patients
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy / Home Health
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
OASIS assessments, plan of care development, patient education, equipment instruction, pain management, functional restoration, clinical documentation, supervision of PTAs
Preferred skills
Home care experience, acute setting experience
Technologies
Computers / PDA
Responsibilities
Perform skilled physical therapy in patient homes, conduct OASIS assessments, develop and adjust plans of care, instruct patients on equipment use, supervise PTAs and nurse assistants, complete clinical documentation within 24 hours, drive to patient locations, participate in case conferences
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC