Home Health Physical Therapist

Innovative Senior Care Home Health of Ocala, LLC; The Villages (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovative Senior Care Home Health of Ocala, LLC in The Villages, FL seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to assess and treat patients, develop individualized plans and coordinate care with physicians and families.

The role emphasizes evidence-based therapy, precise documentation, and compliance with state regulations. A Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy and a Florida PT license are required.

Responsibilities

• Optimize patients' physical abilities by evaluating and treating appropriate patients and documenting progress.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans with short- and long-term goals.
• Coordinate treatment with patient, family and team; monitor response and adjust as needed.
• Create home programs and participate in discharge planning; train on adaptive devices as required.
• Supervise PT Assistants in plan implementation and ensure proper documentation.
• Ensure infection control, OSHA compliance and confidentiality of patient information.
• Educate patients, families and staff; attend required meetings and trainings.
• Assist with billing, payroll and statistics as directed.
• Review therapy programs for quality and efficiency; exercise professional judgment.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist

Job description

• Location 1950 Laurel Manor Drive,#120,The Villages, FL, 32162-5602,United States

Contact information

• Name cheryl connelly Brown

Description

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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual physical
   therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
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. Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in
   the collection of statistics as directed.
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. 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.