Physical Therapist, Home Health Full Time

Company: Humana
Location: Rocky Mount
Posted on: November 18, 2023

Job Description:

DescriptionResponsibilitiesAs a -Home Health Physical Therapist, you will:

• Plan and administer prescribed skilled physical therapy treatment and training for patients suffering from various injuries, illnesses and functional disabilities to attain highest level of physical function. -
• Test/screen the patient's physical strengths to assist the physician in evaluating the patient's level of function and records findings to develop or pursue treatment programs and establish measurable training objectives.
• Develop/implement a conditioning/rehabilitation program consistent with physician's Plan of Treatment and the overall goals of the patient/rehab team. - Adjust treatment as needed to achieve maximum results.
• Confer with physician and clinical team members to obtain additional patient information and assist in developing, implementing and revising the therapy treatment program and Plan of Treatment.
• Provide Physical Therapy Assistants and Home Health Aide staff with written instructions/care plan that reflects current plan of care as related to therapy, supervise/evaluate staffs performance. - Monitor the appropriate completion of documentation by physical therapy assistants and home health aides/personal care workers as part of the supervisory/leadership responsibility.
• Accurately, promptly and thoroughly document patients care observations, interventions and evaluations. - Assure that interim (verbal) orders received from the physician and physical therapist are promptly and accurately documented, submitted for physician signature and implemented
• Report patient s progress to the patient s physician, Clinical Manager, staff, patient and family. - Submit evaluation, treatment plans, progress reports and discharge summary to the supervisor and care management staff. - -Required Experience/Skills:
  • Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Program (approved by the APTA)
  • Minimum of one year physical therapy experience preferred
  • Current and unrestricted Physical Therapy license
  • Current CPR certification
  • Strong organizational and communication skills
  • A valid driver's license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation are required.
    Scheduled Weekly Hours40

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