Home Health Physical Therapist

Job description:

• This is for the Fulltime position .
• This position will cover Lake county, Leesburg, The Villages, and surrounding areas 1.

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to: A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment. B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab. C. Directing physical therapy treatment. D. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances. E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy. F. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition. 2. Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences. 3. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device. 4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary. 5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals. 6. Participate in discharge planning for the patient. 7. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by the Organization's policy. 8. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated. 9. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed. 10. Participates in peer consultation process. 11. Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations. 12. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Valid Florida Physical Therapist License
• Must have a valid FL Driver's License
• Must have current CPR Card
• Must have current AHCA Background Screening Report
• Must have either Chest XR report, 2 Step TST report or Lab Test Report
• ( Quantiferon Gold )
• Must have a Doctor's Certificate of Good Health
• Strong knowledge of home health regulations and best practices
• Excellent clinical assessment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients, families, and healthcare team members
• Proficient in using electronic medical record (EMR) systems

Benefits:

401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off

Work Location:

On the road