Physical Therapist - Home Health

Job Title:

Physical Therapist•

Home Health Pay:

$63.45

Shift:

Day Shift•8:00 am•5:00 pm

Location:

Ladson, SC 29456

Schedule:

Temp to

Hire Job Duties:

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing prescribed treatments of physical therapy, which involve a complex and sophisticated level of modalities designed to restore the patient to his/her maximum rehabilitative potential. The Physical Therapist evaluates plans and provides care to patients with a deficit in self-care, mobility, safety, range of motion or strength. The Physical Therapist is responsible for supervising and directing the care provided by the Physical Therapy Assistant. The Physical Therapist may supervise the care provided by the aide to increase the patient's functional abilities and rehabilitative potential. This position requires the operation of a vehicle for our organization. Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current driver's license. Provides direct hands-on patient care following the patient's plan of care and current standards of practice for Physical Therapy. Documents all care provided, coordination of services, orders, goals, etc. in the patient's electronic medical record in an accurate and timely manner. Supervises care provided by the PTA and Home Health Aides to ensure that treatment goals are being met. Coordinates with other disciplines, agencies/companies, families, etc. to ensure that the care needs of the patient are met. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation

Required Skills :

•Demonstrated knowledge of therapeutic tasks and activities for improving functional abilities and rehabilitative activities. Demonstrates knowledge of orthotic, prosthetic, and adaptive/assistive devices. Demonstrates good organizational and time management techniques.

Specialty Areas:

Demonstrates competency and skills appropriate to the specialty area, i.e., Pediatrics, etc. Competency and verification of skills may be required when applying for specialty practice

Required Certifications & Licensure:

Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of S.C. Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card.

Experience :

Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist required. Home Health experience is required.

Required Education:

Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy.