Physical Therapist - Home Health

Healthtalentpro; Missouri; On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist for their Home Health team. In this role, you will provide essential therapy services to patients in their homes, focusing on improving their independence and functioning. You will assess patient needs, develop tailored treatment plans, and educate both patients and caregivers. This full-time position requires local travel to residential homes, offering a chance to make a significant impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Responsible for providing Physical Therapy services in home settings.
• Involves patient assessments and developing treatment programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform Physical Therapy assessments and develop treatment programs.
• Record and report patient's reaction to treatment.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in therapy programs.

Skills

Patient Education

Assessment

Treatment Program Development

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy

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Job Description

As a Physical Therapist in our client's Home Health team, you will be responsible for providing Physical Therapy services to patients in their homes, assessing patient functioning levels, and developing treatment programs to improve independence and physical/cognitive functioning. You will also be involved in patient and caregiver education, supervision, and reporting on patient progress.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Physical Therapy assessments and develop treatment programs
• Record and report patient's reaction to treatment and condition changes
• Instruct patients and caregivers in therapy programs and device use
• Supervise physical therapy assistant and, when appropriate, the certified nursing assistant
• Prepare reports and participate in staff and Agency development activities

Travel

• Local travel to residential homes

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Administrative and Consulting

Industries

• Medical Practices, Hospitals and Health Care