Physical Therapist - Home Health

Homecareconcierge; Miamisburg (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Company paid life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Homecareconcierge is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide in-home therapy services. You will assess patients, develop and direct plans of care, and educate patients and families on therapy goals and use of devices.

Responsibilities include supervising aides, coordinating with physicians, and documenting progress per policy. Experience in home health and CPR certification are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the applicable state.
• Two years of clinical experience; home health preferred.
• CPR certification current.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care.
• Assesses muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and rehab potential.
• Directs physical therapy treatment and progress.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Trains patient in prosthetic device use when needed.
• Supervises homemaker/home health aides during rehabilitation.
• Identifies needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares clinical progress summaries and reports per policy.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Physical Therapy

Job description

We offer a comprehensive Benefit package to Full Time Employees:

• PTO
• 401-k with Company match
• Health Insurances
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Description Summary

The physical therapist is responsible for providing physical therapy services.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician’s plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM — potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Supervising homemaker/home health aides when such personnel participating in patient’s rehabilitation regime.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals directed by Organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing agency personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.