 Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:
o Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
o Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
o Directing physical therapy treatment.
o Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
o Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
o Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

 Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

 May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.

 Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers
as necessary.
 Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

 Participates in discharge planning for patient.

 Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.

 Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.

 Provides in service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.

 Participates in peer consultation process.

 Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

 When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.