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JOB SUMMARY:
A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Branch Manager and/or Clinical Team Manager. Services are furnished in accordance with agency policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
2. Currently licensed in the state in which practicing.
3. Two (2) years’ experience, preferred
4. Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this agency.
5. Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Understand and adheres to established policies and procedures.
2. Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
3. Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
4. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
5. Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
6. Directs and supervises personnel as required.
7. Takes initial history and makes initial evaluation.
8. Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
9. Consults with physicians regarding patient’s progress.
10. Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activites of daily living.
11. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs, as assigned.
12. Participates in Quality Assessment and Performance Improvement (QAPI) activities, as assigned.
13. Attends all patient care conferences, as scheduled.
14. Prepares clinical and progress notes.
15. Assists physician with evaluating level of function.
16. Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
17. Consults with family and agency personnel.
18. Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
19. Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Works indoors in agency office, patient homes, and travels to/from patient homes.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
1. Supervised by: Branch Manager and/or Clinical Team Manager
2. Workers Supervised: Physical Therapy Assistant and Home Health Aide, as assigned.

RISK EXPOSURE:
High Risk

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS:
Ability to perform the following tasks if necessary:
1. Ability to participate in physical activity.
2. Ability to work for extended periods of time while standing and being involved in physical activity.
3. Moderate lifting.
4. Ability to do extensive bending, lifting and standing on a regular basis.




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