Physical Therapist, Home Health
Core
Provides physical therapy services in patients' residences to restore function, prevent falls, and manage chronic conditions.
Role type
Home Health Physical Therapist
Builds
Patient rehabilitation plans and discharge strategies for home health clients
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Therapeutic exercise prescription, gait and balance training, patient education, care plan development, DME assessment, supervision of PTAs
Preferred skills
Home health experience, prosthetic training
Technologies
Standardized tests and measures for outcome evaluation
Responsibilities
Perform initial evaluations to identify functional deficits and fall risks; Establish care plans in consultation with physicians; Treat patients using therapeutic exercises and mobility training; Educate patients and caregivers on disease management and fall prevention; Assess and instruct on appropriate DME; Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants; Document patient progress and communicate with the care team.
Seniority
Individual Contributor (IC)