Physical Therapist - Home Care evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, or surgery in a home care environment. Establishes individualized treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Being a Physical Therapist - Home Care maintains patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly. Advises patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process. Additionally, Physical Therapist - Home Care may work with and/or consult with physicians, case managers, and other medical professionals. Requires a doctorate degree in physical therapy. Requires a state license to practice physical therapy. Typically reports to a manager. Physical Therapist - Home Care's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Role and Responsibilities
A qualified professional, who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to patients in the home, following physician’s orders.
Essential Functions
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
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Qualifications and Requirements
Work Environment
The Physical Therapist is primarily in a non-office setting and may be exposed to outdoor conditions.
The working conditions are classified as medium work:
Physical Requirements
The following is a description of the physical requirements on a daily basis for the Physical Therapist. While performing the duties of the job the employee is regularly expected to:
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
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