Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities of the patient.
Return the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capability.
Participate with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
Direct and supervise personnel as required.
Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.
Requirements
Graduate with a Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate in physical therapy from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
Currently licensed in the state in which practicing
Two (2) years’ experience preferred in a home health setting
Knowledgeable and experience with Medicare OASIS documentation