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