Home Care Physical Therapist-Per Diem (Manhattan)
Core
Provide in-home physical therapy evaluations, treatment plans, and customized therapy programs to restore patient function and promote independence.
Role type
Per Diem Physical Therapist (Home Health)
Builds
Individualized treatment plans and therapy programs for patients in their homes
Domain
Home Health / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy evaluation, treatment plan development, patient education, interdisciplinary communication, clinical documentation, travel to patient homes
Preferred skills
Home health experience, mentorship readiness
Technologies
EMR systems
Responsibilities
Evaluate patients' needs for physical therapy in the home setting and develop individualized treatment plans; Plan, prepare and implement customized therapy programs to restore function and promote independence; Instruct family members, PTAs, Home Health Aides, and caregivers on appropriate therapy techniques; Provide timely and accurate documentation for each visit; Communicate effectively with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members around discharge planning; Deliver care in compliance with agency policies and professional practice standards