Job Highlights
The Physical Therapist is a qualified professional person who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides Physical Therapy services to clients in the home as prescribed by the Attending Provider.
Qualifications
Graduate of a Physical Therapy school approved by:
- The American Physical Therapy Association; or
- The Council of Medical Education of the A.M.A. in collaboration with the American Physical Therapy Association; or
- The Council on Medical Education of Hospitals for the American Medical Association
- Licensed or registered by the applicable state
- Preference of at least one (2) year of experience
- Excellent interpersonal communication skills.
- Proficient in English and Spanish.
- Compassionate and attentive to detail.
- Possess up-to-date knowledge of treatment practices.
- Ability to solve problems independently.
- Ability to write reports and correspondence at a professional level.
- Ability to use a computer and software proficiently within Wellsky (formerly Kinnsar) EMR.
Responsibilities
- Assists the provider in evaluating clients by applying diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests
- Treats clients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to maintain maximum performance
- Records and reports to the provider the client's reaction to treatment and/or any changes in the client's condition
- Instructs clients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.)
- Instructs the family in the client's total physical therapy program
- Attends Physical Therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations
- Attends case conferences and in-service programs as indicated
- Supervises the Physical Therapy Assistant, as indicated
- Participates in staff and Agency development activities
- Prepares an assessment of the client's condition, OASIS information, if indicated, and periodic evaluations and summaries, develops a plan of care and problem list, and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the client's record no less than weekly
- Participates in the development and periodic revision of the provider's Plan of Care
- Communicates effectively with all those providing care
- Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel
- Notifies Agency of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Agency
- Participates with staff, client, and provider in discharge planning activities and completes the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary within the designated framework of Agency policies
Benefits
- Pay: Varies by visit
- Location: In-person
- Job Type: Full time
Special Requirements
- Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation
- Carries malpractice insurance
Functional Abilities
- Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position
- Able to physically perform the duties required by the position within Miami-Dade and Monroe County
- Able to travel to prospective clients' residence
