Physical Therapist
American Home Health, Inc.
Plans and provides physical therapy services to clients in their homes in accordance with the Plan of Care and Agency policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist may also case manage clients who require skilled therapy services only.
Qualifications
1. Graduate of a Physical Therapy program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.
2. Has a current license/registration as a Physical Therapist in the state(s) of practice.
3. Minimum of three (3) years experience in health care field. Home care experience preferred.
4. Current CPR certification.
5. Demonstrates strong verbal and written communication skills and good interpersonal skills.
6. Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
7. Licensed driver with automobile insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements with good driving record.
Essential Functions
1. Performs physical therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled procedures, and ongoing evaluation for clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.
2. Communicates changes in schedule and physician orders to the office on the day the changes are made. Implements teaching appropriate to the client's needs and within the context of his/her environment and learning ability.
3. Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ongoing quality improvement process on the Clinical Record Review Committee and using OASIS as an assessment tool.
4. Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers with knowledge of safety/infection control practices in compliance with agency policy and procedures.
5. Supervises applicable home care team members.
6. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
7. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development and identifies learning/developmental needs to supervisor.
9. Assists in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the ongoing quality improvement process.
10. Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
12. Performs in-home supervision of home health aides and physical therapy assistants as directed and according to Agency policy.
13. Performs other related duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.
14. Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures applicable to state, federal, CHAO, JCAHO and professional and community standards.
15. Supervises, instructs, and assesses the performance of Physical Therapy Assistants.
