Physical Therapist

The Physical Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the attending physician.

Positions Available:

• Per Diem
• Part-Time
• Full-Time

Essential Functions:

• Assist the physician in evaluating clients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
• Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance
• Make arrangements for out-client services, which cannot be given in the home
• Records and reports to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the client's condition
• Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
• Instructs the family in the client's total physical therapy program
• Attends physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations
• Attends case conferences and in-service programs as indicated
• Supervises the physical therapist assistant, as indicated
• Participates in staff and Agency development activities
• Prepares an assessment of the client's condition and periodic evaluations and summaries, developes a plan of care and problem list, and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the client's record no less than weekly.
• Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician's plan of treatment
• Communicates effectively with all those providing care
• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of the visits with the Clinical Coordinator to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel.
• Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency.
• Participates with staff, client, and physician in discharge planning activities and completes the physical therapy discharge summary within the designated framework of Agency policies

Education, Skills and Experience Required:

Graduate of physical therapy school approved by:

• The American Physical Therapy Association; or
• The Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or
• The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association

• Licensed or registered by the State of Maine
• Preference of at least one (1) year of institutional experience
• Must be able to travel to prospective clients' residences
• Must have a car with required insurance coverage and State driver's license
• Must be able to hear and speak in a manner understood by most people
• Must be able to stoop and bend
• Must be able to lift and carry effectively so as to be able to perform the above-listed functions

Other Responsibilities:

Will assume other responsibilities deemed necessary and in the best interest of the organization as requested by the Clinical Coordinator or Executive Director.