Therapist

• Interprets referrals; examines, evaluates, develops, and modifies physical therapy plan of care including anticipated goals and expected outcomes for patients.
• Performs a comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and safety assessment of assigned patients as evidenced by clinical documentation.
• Plans for and provides skilled physical therapy treatment in the home, reassessing the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
• Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as noted in the clinical record.
• Directs Physical Therapy Assistants to perform specific components of treatment and interventions and remains responsible for the episode of patient care.
• Supervises and coordinates the delegation and implementation of patient care of licensed personnel, home health aides, and students.
• Maintains and submits all required patient documentation in a timely manner and in accordance with home health policies and procedures quality of care as documented in the clinical record.
• The Physical Therapist reports to the Clinical Manager.
• This position may have additional or varied physical demand and/or respiratory fit test requirements. Please consult the Physical Demands Project SharePoint site or contact Risk Management/Employee Health for additional information. Potential for exposure to infections and communicable diseases, blood and body fluids, electrical equipment, chemicals. Must follow standard precautions.

Physical Therapist – Home Health

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