Essential Functions: 

1. Participates in the development and maintenance of treatment plans.
   • Assists the physician in evaluating home care patients by apply diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
   • Participates with other clinical staff in assessing patient needs and developing an appropriate plan of care.
   • Conducts initial evaluation independently if physical therapy is the only service ordered.
   • Contacts designated Clinical Services Manager and/or Registered Nurse to report findings and recommendations within 48 hours of initial assessment.
   • Completes physical therapy assessment note in a timely manner.
   • Participates in case conferences as assigned.
2. Implements current physical therapy practice.
   • Implements physical therapy interventions to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maximize physical capabilities in accordance with physician orders.
   • Helps home care patients adjust to physical limitations.
   • Instructs patients and/or family members in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes and prosthetic and orthotic devices.
   • Submits timely, complete clinical records documenting services rendered and observations about patient's progress also meeting required reassessment criteria.
   • Participates in discharge planning activities and prepares a written discharge summary.
   • Supervises home health aides in lieu of a Registered Nurse/Occupation Therapist if physical therapy is the only skilled service provided.
   • Implements appropriate infection control and safety measures and reports all hazards and accidents in a timely and acute manner.
   • Maintains confidentiality of patient information.
   • Adheres to all Agency policies regarding schedules changes an/or missed visits.
3. Uses equipment and supplies safely and efficiently.
   • Demonstrates accurate and efficient utilization of equipment and supplies.
   • Communicates information regarding malfunctioning equipment and/or inadequate supplies to appropriate individuals.
   • Communicates information regarding safe and efficient use of equipment and supplies to patients and families.
   • Provides information about reimbursement of needed equipment and supplies to patients and families.
4. Participates in professional growth and development.
   • Attends Agency in-services
   • Develops and presents educational programs for Agency clinical staff no less than annually.
   • Demonstrates current knowledge of the principles of physical therapy practice.
   • Maintains current professional licensure.
   • Participates (at least quarterly) in the Quality Assessment and Improvement Program which includes peer to peer documentation review.
5. Fulfills additional responsibilities as assigned and as necessary.
   • Will receive first opportunity to accept assignment over contracted therapist. If more than a 20 mile radius from the
   • therapist's home of record, compensation will be considered for additional miles/time.
   • Maintain ten (10) visits per week if the work is available.
   • Participates in annual performance review.