Position Summary: Responsible for the delivery of skilled physical therapy services to the patient in setting following established plan of care.

Essential Job Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
1. Demonstrates, through documentation and practice, knowledge of human physiology, pathology and diagnosis related to the ICD-10, as it relates to physical therapy.
2. Demonstrates knowledge on billing including service and time based codes, RUGs, MDS rules, and other items necessary to complete successful billing for each patient.
3. Evaluates the physical therapy rehab needs of patients in each setting and prepares plan of care under the physicians orders.
4. Observes and reports to the physician any pertinent change in the patients condition.
5. Initiates diagnostic, preventative, and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the patients care and safety.
6. Make referrals to other disciplines as deemed necessary.
7. Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities, and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care.
8. Identifies and re-evaluates the patients need for modification of treatment or initiation of additional services as needed.
9. Initiates home programs for patients, families, and/or caregivers with the physical therapist as a facilitator, promotes family-centered therapy practices.
10. Instructs and advise patient, family, and other health care professional in parts of physical therapy in which they may assist the patient and instructs in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive device as well as other durable medical equipment.
11. Performs case management responsibilities as needed including supervision, coordination and facilitation of communication to the necessary party.
12. Discharges patients in accordance with established goals and plan of care and Allstar Therapies, Inc policy and procedures.
13. Maintains weekly schedule of patient visits based upon the individual patients plan of care.
14. Attends or provides necessary communication in regards to regularly scheduled meetings to discuss patient care.
15. Keeps current with physical therapy practices and provides proof of ongoing clinical practice through attending education seminars, in-services, and reviews current concepts and literature. Attends the required number of in-services, and reviews current concepts and literature. Attends the required number of inservices held at the corporate office each year.
16. Supervises the physical therapy assistant in the delivery of care to the patient as indicated by setting.
17. Completes all documentation in a timely fashion, which follows all standards and policies set forth by Allstar Therapies, Inc, and submits all paperwork within time frame identified by facility policy, and/or home health agency.
18. Follows all HIPAA Guidelines and practices confidentiality and respect for patients rights.
19. Follows universal precautions to limit risk and exposure.
20. Regularly provides updates regarding changes in items needed for employment including annual TB test, CPR card, etc.
21. Follows all guidelines set forth by facility and/or agency Policy and Procedure manual.
22. Perform other duties as assigned by the company.

Requirements/Education:

• Bachelor of Science degree and graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy (Masters of Physical Therapy preferred)
• License to practice physical therapy in the current state setting
• One (1) year experience preferred as a Physical Therapist for home care Home health setting experience is preferred

Certificates, License, Registrations:

• Valid drivers license
• Licensed to practice in the state
• Certification in CPR

Degree of Travel: Frequent and often (may be applicable)

Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with clients, caregivers, family members, and medical professionals.

Degree of Disruption to Routine: It is to be expected that there will be moderate disruption to a daily routine. Although schedules are set accordingly on several occasions adaptations and other arrangements may be needed to service the patient and the contract for superior customer service and contract regulations.