Physical Therapist

CareBridge Home Health; Michigan; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CareBridge Home Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist to provide physician-recommended PT services in patients' homes across Michigan. The role involves assessing patients, implementing treatment plans, and collaborating with the care team.

The PT will document progress, adjust plans with physician feedback, and educate patients and families on home-based exercises and daily living activities. Licensed in Michigan and two years of home health preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by accrediting bodies.
• Currently licensed in the state of practice (Michigan).
• Two years’ experience preferred in home health.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician prescribed physical therapy.
• Perform skilled procedures as ordered.
• Develop and adjust plan of care with input from physicians and caregivers.
• Educate patients and families in home programs and activities of daily living.

Skills

Licensed PT

Home health experience

Patient assessment

Independent judgment

Education

DPT or PT degree

Tools

ICD-10 coding

Job description

A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
• Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
• Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Assists physician with evaluating level of function.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
• Consults with family and Agency personnel.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined timeframes.
• Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years’ experience, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Works indoors in Agency office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.

Job Relationship

• Supervised by: Director of Clinical Services/Clinical Manager
• Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide as assigned

High risk

Lifting Requirements

Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:

• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended period of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
• Heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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