Physical Therapist, PT – Full-time

We are seeking an experienced Physical Therapist to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care that will help change patient’s lives for the better at the comfort of their homes.

The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats residents, under orders from a physician, through the use of a variety of therapeutic procedures designed to restore loss of muscle strength, coordination and body alignment, to relieve pain and to improve movement and function.

The Physical Therapist participates as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing support and information within the area of Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Performs physical therapy assessments, diagnostic tests, skilled procedures, and ongoing evaluation for clients who are receiving services under a medically approved Plan of Care.

Completes initial assessments within forty-eight (48) hours of referral unless other arrangements are made. Completes comprehensive assessments including OASIS data set within forty-eight (48) hours of referral for speech therapy services unless other arrangements are made.

Develops a therapy care plan to provide direction to other health team members involved in the plan of care. Reviews and updates per Agency policy and client need.

Documents all findings, plans, interventions, and outcomes and submits documentation to the Agency within seven (7) days or per Agency policy.

Communicates plans and changes to the physician and to the client Case Manager and other caregivers through the care plan, progress notes, and participation in care conferences.

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.

Assesses knowledge level of client and identifies learning needs.Plans, teaches, supervises, and counsels clients about their physical therapy needs to promote improvement or recovery, symptom management of disease process, and community resources.

Evaluates the effectiveness of the teaching plan and establishes care plan for others to follow in teaching the client.Attends and actively contributes to interdisciplinary team or other required meetings.