Physical Therapist-Home Health

1. Perform initial and ongoing clinical assessments to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, including assessments at appropriate time points and appropriateness of patient for home health.

2. Develop and revise a Plan of Care in consultation with the physician and other IDT members.

3. Provide therapeutic treatments, and evaluation of equipment needs as applicable.

4. Evaluate outcomes of care with appropriate discharge planning.

5. Apply concepts of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of diseases.

6. Accept clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.

7. Supervise PTA as appropriate.

8. Complete appropriate documentation in a timely manner.

9. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board and participate in in-service programs.

10. Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to advise and consult with the family and other agency personnel as appropriate.

11. Demonstrate commitment, professional growth, and competency.

12. Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies to ensure quality of care.

Statement of Understanding:

I have read the above job description and essential functions. I understand and agree to carry out these responsibilities as assigned. I understand and acknowledge that nothing contained in this job description may be construed as limiting the employer’s right to discipline or terminate my employment at any time for failure to perform satisfactorily.

§ Education: Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.

§ Skills: Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills. If required to make visits need proof of current CPR, TB screen and Hepatitis profile. Knowledge of durable medical equipment.

§ Licensure: Current Texas State License as a Physical Therapist, current Texas Driver’s License.

§ Experience: Two years experience as a Physical Therapist in an acute care or rehabilitation setting.

§ Transportation: Reliable transportation and valid current liability insurance.

§ Environmental and Working Conditions: Works in a health care facility or patient’s home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

§ Physical and Mental Requirement: Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.