Physical Therapist Home Health Care

Job Description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

1. Patient Evaluation:

1. Conduct initial OASIS evaluations and assessments of patients in their homes to determine their physical therapy needs.

1. Review medical histories, diagnoses, and physician orders.

1. Identify patient-specific goals and develop individualized treatment plans based on assessments and appropriate service utilization offering cost-effective treatments that help improve clients' motion and mobility

• Reduce the need for medications and provide alternatives to surgery

• Develop care plans using a variety of treatment techniques

• Create fitness- and wellness-oriented programs tailored to patients' specific needs

• Provide quality, personalized and evidence-based care and proven interventions

• Motivate patients during treatment in order to help them function optimally

• Promote clients' healthy lifestyle by improving strength, flexibility, balance, and coordination

• Consult and practice with other health professionals

• Evaluate effects and monitor and communicate progress

• Document patient care services

• Treatment Implementation:

• Develop and implement treatment plans to help patients regain mobility, strength, and functionality.

• Educate patients and their families on exercises, techniques, and safety measures to assist in the healing process.

• Utilize various physical therapy modalities (e.g., manual therapy, exercises, therapeutic equipment, etc.).

• Progress Monitoring:

• Monitor and document patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary.

• Communicate regularly with physicians and other healthcare professionals to report on patient progress and updates.

• Patient Education:

• Teach patients and caregivers techniques for proper body mechanics, injury prevention, and at-home exercise programs.

• Provide guidance on the safe use of adaptive devices or equipment, such as walkers or braces.

• Collaboration:

• Work closely with other healthcare team members, including physicians, occupational therapists, nurses, and social workers, to ensure comprehensive care.

• Attend multidisciplinary meetings and provide input on patient care plans.

• Documentation and Compliance:

• Maintain accurate, up-to-date patient records in compliance with HIPAA regulations and company policies.

• Complete all required documentation for billing, insurance, and patient records.

• Travel:

• Travel to patients' homes to deliver services, which may include driving long distances or managing a caseload spread across a wide area.