About the Role
Directs, supervises, evaluates, and provides physical therapy services to patients in the home, following physician’s orders.
Responsibilities
- Evaluate patient using diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests and measures.
- Prepare an assessment of the patient’s condition at the time of the initial evaluation and perform periodic re-evaluations.
- Develop a written problem list and plan of care including types and frequencies of treatment.
- Recommend modification of plan of care to physician, as needed.
- Document clinical notes on the date of the visit into medical record and keep all records and summaries up-to-date.
- Treat patients to address impairments and functional limitations, with a goal of reaching maximum functional independence.
- Instruct and/or recommend patients and their caregivers in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and durable medical equipment.
- Include and educate the patient and caregiver(s) regarding treatment plan and goals.
- Attend physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations.
- Participate in case conferences.
- Participate in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of Treatment.
- Assure appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current, valid Physical Therapy license issued by NYS Department of Education.
- One year of practical experience as a licensed physical therapist.
Skills
- Physical therapy services
- Patient evaluation
- Developing treatment plans
- Documentation
- Patient and caregiver education
- Use of prosthetic, orthotic, and durable medical equipment
Location
- Home setting
Work Type
- Non-office setting
- Medium work
Experience Level
- One year of practical experience
Education Level
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program
Equal Opportunity
- EOE/AA Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran
