Role: The Home Health Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services, including assessment, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions within an interdisciplinary environment. The position requires accountability for program development, quality improvement, problem solving, and productivity enhancement, all performed in a flexible team setting.
Supervises: The role supervises positions such as Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aids.
Responsibilities include:
- Assessing patient conditions and developing treatment plans.
- Implementing therapeutic interventions aligned with professional standards and ethical practices.
- Contributing to program development and quality initiatives.
- Collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodations for disabilities.
- Physical strength to lift, push, or pull loads up to 50 pounds.
- Sufficient mobility and stamina for frequent location changes and patient assistance.
- Flexibility to handle emergency situations and irregular hours.
- Willingness to wear protective equipment and handle chemicals or infectious materials.
- Physical activities include sitting, standing, walking, bending, kneeling, climbing, and twisting, with activity conditions varying from occasional to continuous.
Visual & Hearing Requirements:
- Able to see with corrective eyewear.
- Hear clearly with assistance if needed.
Key duties: Provide skilled physical therapy services, supervise support staff, and ensure compliance with professional, ethical, and safety standards in a home health setting.