Home Health Physical Therapist

THERAPY ADVANTAGE; Ohio; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Home Health Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist in Darke County, OH. The role involves planning and administering therapy to patients recovering from injuries, ensuring function restoration and pain relief. With responsibilities ranging from patient evaluations to supervisory duties, this full-time position offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Must hold a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree.
• Experience in home health care is preferred.
• Ability to supervise assistants and coordinate with healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patient conditions and create treatment plans.
• Administer physical therapy treatments and document progress.
• Coordinate with physicians and healthcare staff.

Skills

Patient Evaluation

Treatment Planning

Supervisory Skills

Patient Instruction

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

Job description

Home Health Physical Therapist in Darke County, OH

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Summary: Plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries, or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Reviews Physician's referral (prescription), patient's condition, and medical records to determine physical therapy treatment required. Contacts referring physician after evaluation to receive verbal order to continue POC, to ensure services are covered under a physician's order.
2. Tests and measures patient's strength, motor development, sensory perception, functional capacity, and respiratory and circulatory efficiency, and records findings to develop or revise treatment plans.
3. Plans and prepares written treatment program (Poc) based on evaluation of patient data.
4. Administers manual exercises to improve and maintain function.
5. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to perform various physical activities and in use of assistive and supportive devices such as walkers, canes, and prostheses.
6. Administers treatments involving application of physical agents.
7. Evaluates the effectiveness of treatment (e.g., Medicare 13/19/30 reassessments) at various stages and adjusts treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
8. Documents skilled treatment every visit, patient response, and progress toward goals.
9. Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home.
10. Evaluates prosthetic and orthotic devices and recommends modifications to Orthotist.
11. Confers with Physician and other practitioners, specifically nurse case managers, to obtain additional patient information, suggest revisions in treatment program, and integrate physical therapy treatment with other aspects of patient's healthcare.
12. Coordinates with other disciplines for reassessments to meet Medicare requirements. Coordinates with HH agencies regularly, particularly to get approval for extensions, recerts, and discharges.
13. Orients, instructs, and directs work activities of assistants, aides, and students.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 3-6 Assistants in the Physical Therapy team. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and procedures, including directing work, appraising performance, resolving patient issues, and ensuring documentation is complete. Maintains availability via phone for supervision; performs reassessments on time to avoid missed treatments.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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Medical insurance, Vision insurance, 401(k)

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