Physical Therapist (Full Time)

Home Health Physical Therapist

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

• The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats all patients referred for physical therapy; prepares reports and communicates patient progress to appropriate individuals; participates in meetings concerning progress of patients; contributes to the development of the department.

SUPERVISION: Reports directly to the Home Health Clinical Supervisor

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:

• Provides direct patient care, evaluates functional needs and outcomes, consults with other specialist as needed.
• Designs and implements a plan of care for the patient based on a thorough assessment of potential development and incorporates participation by significant others whenever it seems appropriate.
• Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care.
• Directs the assistance of support staff in order to achieve the patient's functional goals.
• Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff in order to achieve positive patient outcomes.
• Documents evaluations, treatment goals and plans.
• Regularly updates documentation and maintains all required prescriptions and signatures.
• Provides direction and leadership to staff and acts as a resource to promote physical therapy within the community.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE

• BS degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution.
• Current licensure to practice physical therapy in the state of Louisiana.
• Must maintain required hours of in-service per year to meet requirements for CEU's as stipulated by the Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy.
• CPR certification as outlined in the hospitals policies and procedures.
• Ability to communicate with patient, family, peers and medical personnel; Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Requires emotional stability and maturity; Must be adaptable to change, be decisive, and demonstrate foresight; Exhibits organizational and leadership ability.

Physical Demands/Work Environment

• Work requires a variety of physical activities including standing and walking for long periods of time, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• The work environment may be physically confining.
• Visual acuity is required for a variety of specific activities.
• Must have normal hearing or utilize adaptive hearing devices if duties require listening with a stethoscope to discern breath sounds, heart sounds, and bowel sounds.
• Ability to do shift work as required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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