Physical Therapist - Home Health
Core
Provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes, assessing functional status, developing individualized programs, and instructing patients/caregivers on therapeutic appliances.
Role type
Physical Therapist (Home Health)
Builds
Home health care services for patients in Salem and surrounding areas
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Physical therapy assessment, program development, patient/caregiver instruction, discharge planning, clinical documentation
Preferred skills
Community/home health experience, BLS CPR certification, valid driver's license with reliable vehicle
Responsibilities
Assess and evaluate therapeutic/functional status and home environment; Initiate and develop individualized physical therapy programs; Instruct patients and families on therapeutic appliances and prosthetic devices; Participate in discharge planning; Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on clinician