Physical Therapist (Home Health)

Parx Home Health Care; Boynton Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Boynton Beach is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver high-quality care to patients in home settings. Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, creating treatment plans, and coordinating care with other medical professionals. Candidates should have a degree in physical therapy and a valid Florida license, along with at least one year of experience in home health care. Strong communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in physical therapy, preferably in a home health care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to create effective physical therapy treatment plans that promote patient recovery.
• Ability to read and interpret physician instructions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations.
• Teach patients proper exercises and activities.
• Document patient progress and communicate updates to healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate care with other medical professionals.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Educate on injury prevention and self-care techniques.
• Maintain accurate records of patient interactions.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Ability to create treatment plans

Ability to work independently

Collaboration skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program

Valid Physical Therapy license in Florida

Job description

Parx Home Health Care is looking for a Physical Therapist to join our team.

The home health therapist will be responsible for providing high quality and coordinated care to patients in their homes and communities. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in home health care, an understanding of state and federal regulations, and a passion for helping patients live their best lives.

What you’ll be doing

• Conduct comprehensive physical therapy evaluations and create personalized treatment plans to help patients achieve their goals.
• Teach patients and their families how to properly perform exercises and activities to promote recovery and improve mobility.
• Document patient progress, including changes in condition, treatment plan, and goals, and communicate updates to other healthcare professionals.
• Coordinate care with other medical professionals, including physicians, nurses, social workers, and speech therapists, to ensure the most effective treatment is being delivered.
• Adhere to established policies and procedures, including infection control and safety protocols.
• Educate patients and their families on injury prevention and self-care techniques to reduce the chances of relapse or recurring injuries.
• Maintain accurate and thorough records of patient interactions and treatment plans in accordance with state and national regulations.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapy program with a valid Physical Therapy license in the state of Florida.
• Minimum of one year of experience in physical therapy, preferably in a home health care setting.
• Demonstrated ability to create effective physical therapy treatment plans that promote patient recovery.
• Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing, to effectively communicate with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a larger healthcare team.
• Ability to read and interpret physician