Physical Therapist - Home Health

Job Description

Job Description

Reporting to the Home Health Administrator, the Physical Therapist provides skilled physical therapy services to patients in their home according to a written physician's plan of care.

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Doctorate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy program, or Bachelor/Master’s degree, with equivalent experience
• Current Florida Physical Therapy license
• Minimum of two years of experience providing physical therapy services to in-home patients
• Current CPR certification
• Valid driver's license and automobile insurance in the State of Florida; must have reliable transportation to be able to meet visit schedule

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establishes a treatment plan in consultation with the physician and revises it with the approval of the physician as necessary.
• Complete assessments, testing, evaluating and re-evaluating for muscle/nerve joint function in a timely manner.
• Assists in development and implementation of the interdisciplinary client care plan as it pertains to Physical Therapy.
• Assists the physician in evaluating patients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
• Treats clients to relieve pain, develop or restore functional and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light and electricity.
• Consults and familiarizes staff regarding the established plan.