Role: Orthopedic At-Home Physical Therapist
Responsibilities:
– Evaluate and treat patients recovering from orthopedic surgeries and conditions in their homes
– Educate patients on safe mobility, transfers, and ambulation
– Develop and implement individualized treatment plans, goals, and prognosis
– Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and support systems
– Document patient care, progress, and discharge plans following regulatory and reimbursement guidelines
– Provide functional training in ADLs/IADLs, transfers, and community reintegration
– Ensure safe and effective interventions in compliance with standards
– Maintain accurate records using EMR software and participate in billing processes
– Communicate effectively with team members to coordinate care
– Promote patient success and recovery in a compassionate manner
Qualifications & Skills:
– Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree; Doctorate preferred
– Licensed in the practicing state; CPR certification
– Experience with EMR software preferred
– Strong communication, clinical decision-making, and work ethic
– Ability to work independently and as part of a team
– Positive, professional demeanor
Key Duties:
– Conduct evaluations, select tests, and interpret results
– Formulate treatment plans and modify as needed
– Provide patient education and functional training
– Record treatment data and complete billing
– Participate in ongoing professional development and team coordination