Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health Services - Roper St. Francis Office Park

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position  

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. 

Essential Job Functions  

•  This position requires operation of a vehicle for our organization. 

• Due to this job requirement, the selected candidate/employee must possess a valid, current driver's license. 

• Must be insurable under our organization’s vehicle insurance plan, which will be verified by reviewing licensure and driving record. 

• Provides direct hands-on patient care following 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. 

Licensing/Certification 

• Currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of S.C.  

• Must have a current American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Provider Card. 

• Primary Source Verification (if applicable): Yes - http://www.llr.state.sc.us/us  

Education 

• Graduate from an accredited school of Physical Therapy. 

Work Experience 

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapist preferred. 

Training 

• N/A 

Language 

• N/A 

Patient Population  

The following must be included in all position descriptions that involve direct or indirect patient care.  This is a Joint Commission requirement.  Also, select the age of the patient population served:  

         Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit. 

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