Home Health Physical Therapist

Job Summary 
Provides and directs Physical Therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and 
implementation. Functions under physicians’ orders and adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical 
therapy, Central Pyramid policies and procedures and state regulations. 
Essential Functions 
1. Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in 
initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care 
planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and 
communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other 
professionals as appropriate.
2. Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members. Develops 
treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to 
achieve identified goals.
3. Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts 
treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and 
modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders. Documents 
results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. Adapts treatment 
to meet the individual needs of the patient.
4. Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/
her own environment. Participates in discharge planning. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive 
devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or 
application of the above.
5. Refers patients for treatment to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) by completing evaluation and 
initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and 
directs PTA in the implementation of the treatment plan.
6. Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual physical 
therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.
7. Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team 
members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Attend in-service training 
and facility meetings as required.
8. Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in 
the collection of statistics as directed.
9. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare 
professional. Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program as 
required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Central Pyramid 
concerning patient information.
10. Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow- 
up of the patient therapy programs.
This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not 
intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Colleagues should perform all duties as assigned by 
his her supervisor. 
Education and Experience 
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. 
Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements 
Completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist. License to practice 
physical therapy within the state.