What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist position at Stonerise Home Health & Hospice?
Why join our Stonerise Home Health team?
We provide high-quality care to help patients maintain their independence and dignity in the comfort of their own homes. Our team includes nurses, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech language pathologists, social workers, home health aides, liaisons and more who are committed to empowering patients to maintain their independence at home.
We serve our local neighbors and our team members are the heartbeat of everything we do. We care for patients like we do our own families, and we care for one another the same way.
What You Will Do as a Home Health Physical Therapist
At Stonerise Home Health, a Home Health Physical Therapist career is more than a job or “a calling” – it’s a chance to leave a legacy of service and love on someone’s life. A legacy that will be remembered by your patients and their families forever. A legacy that will make your life better as well.
As a [Insert Job Title], you will be responsible for providing physical therapy services and are responsible for the supervision of corresponding team members. Some of your primary responsibilities will include :
- Providing physical therapy services to patients according to the patient plan of care which may include assessing and evaluating therapeutic / rehabilitative / functional status, assessing for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM, etc.
- Initiating physical therapy programs and instructing other team members and / or families / caregivers in certain phases of the therapy with which they may work with the patient
- Training patients on the use of prosthetic devices
- Identifying patient and family / caregiver needs for other home health services and referring as necessary
- Preparing and submitting clinical and progress summaries based on patient goals
- Participating in discharge planning of patients
- Completing a 30-day functional reassessment and revising plan and goals accordingly
- Providing physical therapy consultation to home families / caregivers as needed
- Supervising and directing physical therapy assistants (PTA)
Benefits You Will Enjoy
In addition to competitive pay, full-time team member benefits include :
Schedule
Full-time
Education, Licensure & Certification Requirements