Home Health Physical Therapist

In accordance with agency policy and state/federal regulations, provides independent, age-appropriate physical therapy to patients in their place of residence. Teaches patient/family and caregivers preventative and rehabilitative procedures. Develops and coordinates the plan of care and provides case management.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Evaluates patients and interprets evaluation findings to determine the nature and extent of dysfunction.
• Establishes treatment goals and plans treatment to achieve established goals.
• Initiates discharge planning for physical therapy.
• Implements the plan of care through direct treatment of the patient, delegates a portion of the treatment plan to appropriate supportive personnel, and coordinates the treatment program with other health care personnel as appropriate.
• Provides advice and education to patient and family.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years experience in physical therapy.
• Current license to practice as a physical therapist in California.
• Current CA Driver's license.
• Appoved BLS.
• National Provider Identifier (NPI) required as of May 23, 2007.