About this role
Role Overview
- Administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence.
- Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
- Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
- Directs and supervises personnel as required.
- Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.
- Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
- Consults with physicians regarding the change in treatment.
- Writes reports to physicians regarding patients’ progress.
- Instructs patients and family/significant others in-home programs and activities of daily living.
- Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
Requirements
- Currently licensed in the State of Florida
- CPR certification
- OSHA Certificate
- HIV/AIDS Certificate
- HIPAA Certificate
- Alzheimer's Certificate
- Medical Errors Certificate
- Domestic Violence Certificate
- Minimum 1+ year(s) professional or personal experience supporting individuals with disabilities, mental illnesses, or challenging behaviors.
- Valid in-state driver’s license, current registration and insurance, and a driving record with no more than 2 points within the last 3 years.
Benefits
- paid time off
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- employee assistance program
- business travel
- accident