Physical Therapist - Home Health - Flexibility

Job Summary: Licensed Physical therapist needed to administer physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director of Clinical services/Nursing supervisor.

Responsibilities

1. Improved or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

2. Returns the individual to optimum and productive living with the patient's capabilities.

3. Periodically participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.

4. Provides prescribed physical therapy.

5. Directs and supervises personnel as required.

6. Takes initial history and makes intimal evaluation.

7. Performs all skilled procedures.

8. Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.

9. Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.

10. Instructs patients/family members in home programs and fine motor movement exercises.

11. An initial evaluation, including plan of care and goals, must be completed and submitted to physician for approval. A recertification by physician every 60 days is necessary, if further treatment to be continued.

A progress note is written each visit. A reevaluation is written when expected duration of treatment is reached. A summary is written upon patient’s discharge.

12.Periodically presents an Inservice to the Agency staff.

13. Assists the physician in evaluating level of function.

14. Helps develop the plan of care and revises as necessary

15. Prepares clinical and progress notes

16. Advises and consults with the family and other Agency personnel

17. Participates in Inservice programs.

18. Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• 1.
• Currently licensed OT in Nevada.
• 2.
• Two (2) years’ home health experience, preferred.

Job Types

Contract, Per diem

Pay: $70.00 - $90.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Work Location: On the road