Home Health 

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the direction of the clinical manager, provides physical therapy services to patients following the plan of care established by a Physical Therapist. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT in the patient's home.

Instructs client and caregiver in treatment programs, precautions, and equipment use as necessary and documents client/caregiver demonstration of instructions provided. 

Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.

Is responsible to work within the guidelines and authorizations provided by the individual's insurance coverage, AND/OR Medicare guidelines. 

Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning. 

Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.

Consults with PT regarding change in treatment. 

Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities as assigned

Participates in all patient care conferences as scheduled.

Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the PT.

About Fisher-Titus

Fisher-Titus proudly serves the greater Huron County area’s 70,000-plus residents by providing a full continuum of health and wellness care from heart and cancer care to outpatient services such as lab, imaging, and physical rehabilitation. In addition, Fisher-Titus’ employed physicians offer a variety of primary and specialty care services including behavioral health, digestive health, endocrinology, family medicine, general surgery, heart and vascular, internal medicine, occupational health, pediatrics, pulmonary, sleep medicine, spine surgery, urology, and women’s health. Along with the medical center, a 99-bed acute care hospital, Fisher-Titus health system includes Norwalk Memorial Home, a 69-bed skilled nursing facility; Carriage House, a 48-unit assisted living facility; a Home Health Center; and emergency transport through North Central EMS. To learn more, visit fishertitus.org.