HOME BASED PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Job Summary

The OP Home-Based Physical Therapist is responsible for providing a full range of physical therapy services including assessment, treatment planning and therapeutic interventions consistent with the position s qualifications, professional practices and ethical standards. The incumbent shall also demonstrate accountability for and contribution to program development, quality improvement, and problem solving and productivity enhancement in a flexible interdisciplinary fashion.

Performance: Position Specific Essential Functions

• Conducts evaluations and treatments as referred and prescribed by the physician to patients ranging in age from adolescents to geriatric.
• Provides therapy to include but not limited to muscle strengthening and stretching, gait training, ADL training, use of adaptive and other equipment and management of orthotic and prosthetic devices.
• Performs initial and periodic evaluations and progress notes of patient's physical therapy and rehabilitation needs.
• Formulates appropriate treatment plans including short- and long-term goals for rehabilitation, evaluating progress or lack of progress in achieving these goals.
• Completes accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation (evaluations, daily notes, progress reports, discharge summaries, etc.) according to department and payer guidelines for outpatient services.
• Instruct patients and caregivers in activities to be carried out between treatments, using clearly written, concise instructions to reinforce verbal instructions when appropriate.
• Communicates regularly with referring physicians and other healthcare team members; provides updates on patient progress and coordinates any changes to patient s plan of care.
• Independently manages appointment scheduling including efficient travel routes between patients homes.
• Maintains reliable transportation and carries portable therapy equipment and supplies for use during therapeutic interventions.
• Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives and quality improvement programs, safety environmental and infection control; assists with maintenance of departmental supplies and equipment; participates in departmental program development.
• Independently manages productivity expectations.
• Monitors patients authorizations limits and insurance coverage and communicates with the Director/Manager any scheduling, insurance or patient concerns.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• Required
  • High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
    • After 2015 a Doctor of Physical Therapy is required

Experience:

• N/A

Certification/Licensure:

• Required
  • Licensed Physical Therapist
  • Valid Texas Driver's License
  • Auto Liability Insurance
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
    • Required within ninety (90) days of start date

Individuals must have reliable transportation for the duration of employment in this role.