Physical Therapist - Home Health

Job Highlights The Physical Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides Physical Therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the Attending Provider.

Qualifications

Graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by: The American Physical Therapy Association; or The Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association Licensed or registered by the applicable state Preference of at least one (2) year of experience Excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Proficient in English and Spanish. Compassionate and attentive to detail. Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices. Ability to solve problems independently. Ability to write reports and correspondence at a professional level. Ability to use a computer and software proficiently within Wellsky (formerly Kinnsar) EMR.

Responsibilities

Assists the provider in evaluating clients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance Records and reports to the provider the client's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the client's condition Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)

Instructs the family in the client's total physical therapy program Attends Physical Therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations Attends case conferences and in-service programs as indicated Supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant, as indicated Participates in staff and Agency development activities Prepares an assessment of the client's condition, OASIS information, if indicated, and periodic evaluations and summaries, develops a plan of care and problem list, and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the client's record no less than weekly Participates in the development and periodic revision of the provider's Plan of Care Communicates effectively with all those providing care Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency Participates with staff, client, and provider in discharge planning activities and completes the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary within the designated framework of Agency policies Benefits Pay: Varies by visit Location: In-person Job Type: Full time Special Requirements Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation Carries malpractice insurance Functional Abilities Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position Able to physically perform the duties required by the position within Miami-Dade and Monroe County Able to travel to prospective clients' residence