Physical Therapist - Home Health
Core
Provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes to improve physical and cognitive functioning and ensure enhanced independence.
Role type
Home Health Physical Therapist
Builds
Patient recovery and independence in home settings
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy assessments, treatment program formulation, patient and caregiver education, supervision of therapy assistants, progress monitoring and reporting
Preferred skills
Experience in Home Health, Hospital, LTC, or SNF settings
Technologies
Medical devices
Responsibilities
Conduct physical therapy assessments and formulate treatment programs; Document and communicate patient reactions and condition changes; Educate patients and caregivers on therapy programs and device use; Supervise physical therapy assistants and occasionally certified nursing assistants; Contribute to team development through detailed reports and staff meetings