Physical Therapist For Home Health Visits

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
• Assessing for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Physicians Choice Home Health policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to Physicians Choice Home Health policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

• Possesses a degree from a Bachelors or Masters’ program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Ability to be able to travel to different patients' homes.Discretion in dealing with sensitive and confidential information
• Prior experience working in a home health setting is preferred, but not required.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Flexible schedule
• Short- and long-term disability

• Personal enrichment resources offered to all Obran Cooperative members
• Financial budgeted resources offered to all Obran Cooperative members
• An ever growing set of member benefits offered to all Obran Cooperative members

• Optional participation in the Obran Cooperative board and committees to help define future Obran Cooperative member benefits for all Obran Cooperative members
• Participation in profit sharing

• Democracy: We empower and educate members to participate fully in workplace decisions.
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• Voluntary and open membership
• Democratic member control
• Members’ economic participation
• Autonomy and independence
• Education, training, & information
• Cooperation among cooperatives
• Concern for community

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