What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at City Choice Home Health Care of Florida?
Welcome to City Choice Home Health Care of Florida, a leading home health agency dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals in the comfort of their own homes across Palm Beach County Florida. City Choice belives in fostering independence, promoting wellness, and enhancing the quality of life for our clients. We are seeking Physical Therapists to join our team of healthcare professionals.
Job Summary : Provide skilled therapy intervention and treatment to patients in a home setting. Including, appropriate utilization of treatment plans and assessment skills. Carefully monitor the patient status and progress toward goals as well as compliance with physician’s orders. Responsible for educating patients and caregivers while preparing the patient / caregiver for discharge as appropriate.
Qualifications / Educational Requirements :
1. Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
2. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
3. One year of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community / home health experience is preferred.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
5. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.
Responsibilities / essential functions : The person in this position must be able to perform the following essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
1. Provide skilled physical therapy in accordance with the physician’s plan of treatment.
2. Assist the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the client’s level of functioning by applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the plan of care.
3. Treat clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care.
4. Observe, record, and report the client’s reaction to treatment and any changes in the client’s condition to the physician, Director of Nurses and Case Manager.
5. Educate client / caregiver and health care team in the phases of physical therapy in which they may assist the client, in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices, and durable medical equipment, as appropriate.
6. Provide staff in-service education as directed by DON.
7. Assess and regularly reevaluate the needs of the client. Develops implements and revises the client’s plan of care.
8. Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the client’s care safety.
9. Assist with plan of care and maintain continuity of and / or multidisciplinary clients whenever needed to ensure good coordination of care.
10. Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences and communication with physician and field staff.
11. Develop, prepares and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy, timeliness and according to agency policy and procedures.
12. Participate in the agency’s quality improvement program.
13. Keep abreast of physical trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation, and care coordination.
14. Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs, and Utilization reviews.
15. Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulation.
16. Supervise the Physical Therapy Aide at least every 30 days.
