Home Health Physical Therapist

Hestia Healthcare at Home, LLC; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hestia Healthcare at Home, LLC in Clearwater, FL is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to assess, treat, and plan therapy programs for home-based patients.

You will work under physician orders, develop individual treatment plans, document progress, and participate in discharge planning while ensuring quality and safety standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in Florida.
• Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provide and direct physical therapy services per physician orders.
• Assess, treat, and plan therapy programs; document progress and patient status.
• Develop patient-specific scheduling and treatment plans with the team.
• Coordinate discharge planning and home exercise programs.
• Supervise therapy assistants and ensure quality of services.
• Maintain infection control and documentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with patients, families, and team members.
• Assist with billing/documentation as required.
• Monitor patient response and adjust treatment to meet goals.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and facility policies.

Skills

Assessment

Evaluation

Treatment planning

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

• Location 380 Park Place Blvd.,Ste 100,Clearwater, FL, 33759-4929,United States

• Contact information
  • Name cheryl connelly Brown

Job Summary

Provides and directs Physical Therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and
implementation. Functions under physicians’ orders and adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical
therapy, Central Pyramid policies and procedures and state regulations.

Essential Functions

1. 1. Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in
   initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care
   planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and
   communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other
   professionals as appropriate.
2. 2. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members. Develops
   treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to
   achieve identified goals.
3. 3. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts
   treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and
   modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders. Documents
   results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. Adapts treatment
   to meet the individual needs of the patient.
4. 4. Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/
   her own environment. Participates in discharge planning. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive
   devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or
   application of the above.
5. 5. Refers patients for treatment to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) by completing evaluation and
   initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and
   directs PTA in the implementation of the treatment plan.
6. 6. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual physical
   therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
7. 7. Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team
   members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Attend in-service training
   and facility meetings as required.
8. 8. Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in
   the collection of statistics as directed.
9. 9. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare
   professional. Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program as
   required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Central Pyramid
   concerning patient information.
10. 10. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-
    up of the patient therapy programs.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Colleagues should perform all duties as assigned by
his her supervisor.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

Completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist. License to practice
physical therapy within the state