Home Health – Physical Therapist

Under the general direction of the Home Health Administrator, the Physical Therapist evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, or surgery in a home care environment. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Works cooperatively with physicians, nurses, case managers, and adjustors.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct an in-person comprehensive physical therapy assessment on Alivia Home Health patients, as assigned.
• Coordinate with the case management team to develop a comprehensive plan of care for each patient.
• Conduct an in-person physical therapy assessment or reassessment, as needed.
• Participate as a member of a case management team, communicating patient changes, collaborating on care planning decisions, and coordination of 24-hour care delivery.
• Actively participate in the Intake and Assessment meetings.
• Evaluate patients to determine and assure appropriate prescription, needs, goals, history, complications, and precautions.
• Follow-up with the patient during treatment, explain precautions to take.
• Discusses condition and treatment plans and recommends solutions to patients' care problems with the case management team.
• Assess the need for adaptive durable medical equipment, specialized shoes, and prosthesis.
• Assess patient’s home for safety and mobility.
• Recommend home modifications and or equipment.

Qualifications:

• Current Licensure as a Physical Therapist in the state of Florida.
• Minimum of 1-year working as a Physical Therapist preferred however recent graduates and newly licensed PTs are encouraged to apply.
• Current State of Florida driver’s license with driving record acceptable to Alivia Care insurance carrier, and reliable transportation.
• Current Auto Insurance coverage.
• Current CPR certification.
• Level II AHCA (Agency for Healthcare Administration Background Screening).
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.