What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Care/Hospice Physical Therapist position at Henry Community Health?
Responsibilities
- Assesses the physical therapy needs of patients and families in the home environment.
- Develops plan of care for the patient in conjunction with the physician and other health care providers.
- Administers prescribed care according to physician orders.
- Educates patient family/caregivers on plan of care and provides support to the patient and family/caregivers.
- Works with support services in obtaining needed supplies, equipment and services for the patient.
Qualifications
- Requires specialized knowledge as to administration of treatments and maintenance of equipment.
- Must exercise judgment in administering and analyzing treatments.
- Education requirements are a Bachelor of Science degree and a diploma from AMA approved and accredited school of physical therapy.
- Successful completion of state board examination required.
The above statements are intended to describe the functions and related requirements of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list.
Benefits
We believe that work-life balance is critical to fulfilling our values of excellence and service. That’s why we offer flexible scheduling, competitive compensation, bonuses and discounts for you and your family. In addition to health, vision and dental insurance; a few of the benefits available at HCH include:
- Continuing education scholarships
- Generous paid days off (PDO) - with the option to rollover unused hours each year
- Employer funded pension
