Position Summary:

Physical Therapist provides therapy services to patients in a home health environment by assessing patient needs and generating treatment programs with established goals.

Position Responsibilities for a Home Health- PT:

* Evaluates patients to assess patient needs, conducts assessments necessary for creation of patients individual Plan of Care.

* Plans and implements individualized treatment program by identifying short and long term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.

* Supervises and directs licensed Physical Therapist Assistants in the implementation of individual patient’s POC.

* Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the visits delivered for effectiveness and efficiency through co-signing of PTAs visit notes.

* Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice.

* Consistently demonstrates sound judgement in evaluation, planning and implementation of patient therapy programs.

* Communicates in a positive, clear, professional manner with patients, families and other healthcare team members, especially when providing education.

Knowledge, Skills and abilities: Must meet all certification and licensure requirements as established by the state and national board associations. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.

Benefits for a Physical Therapist:

* Paid CEU’s

* Leadership Development 

* Flexible Schedules

* Generous PTO 

* Competitive Retirement 

* Medical Package

* Competitive Pay 

The Company:

EncompassCare provides therapy in geriatric healthcare settings that produces measurable outcomes through therapy interventions to truly make a difference in someone's life. We treat everyone on the basis of his/her personal goals, medical conditions, and targeted discharge environment to create a personalized care plan to meet the needs of our residents and patients.