Home Care Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist plans and provides physical therapy services to the clients in their home in accordance with the Plan of Care and the company’s policies and procedures. The Physical Therapist performs functions which require substantial specialized knowledge, judgement and skill based upon the principles of psychological, biological and social services and must be able to make judgements accordingly.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Administers physical therapy evaluations. Participates in the development of the Plan of Care.
• Provides physical therapy treatments, procedures, evaluations and diagnostic tests for clients under the direction of their physician for whom therapy has been medically prescribed.
• Translates all exercises into functional activities or activities of daily living.
• Provides instructions in the use and care of assistive devices.
• Develops needed plans for modifying equipment, appliances and the physical surroundings in client's homes.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes. Reports to physician and the Case Manager the client's response to treatment or change in condition.
• Maintains appropriate records including frequency of visits and client's response.
• Instructs and supervises PTAs, and HHAs when appropriate.
• Provides inservice education programs for company staff as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program; currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Minnesota. The license must not have been revoked, suspended, and without limitations or restrictions.
• Have at least two (2) years experience in a health care setting or equivalent experience. Home care experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Access to a dependable vehicle or public transportation in order to travel to multiple company business stops a day.
• A valid driver’s license and proof of car insurance when using a personal vehicle for company business.