The Physical Therapist will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy including assessment, treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals. The Physical Therapist will also maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and ancillary staff.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

▪ Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, and consults with other specialists. Reviews patients functional needs and adjusts care plans to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

▪ Designs and implements a plan of care for patients based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.

▪ Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.

▪ Directs the assistance of support staff to achieve patients functional goals.

▪ Communicates effectively with other health professionals and ancillary staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.

▪ Practices Home Health policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement programs, safety, & environmental and infection control standards.

▪ Documents evaluations, treatment goals, and plans. Regularly updates documentation and maintains prescriptions and signatures.

▪ Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.

▪ Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.

REQUIRED SKILLS / ABILITIES:

▪ Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.

▪ Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

▪ Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) approved physical therapy program.

▪ At least one year of experience as a physical therapy aide.

▪ Current license from the state Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

▪ Duties require extensive standing and walking.

▪ Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.

▪ Duties require frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching.