Role and Responsibilities

A qualified professional, who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to patients in the home, following physicians orders.

Essential Functions

• Evaluate patient using diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests and measures.

• Prepare an assessment of the patients condition at the time of the initial evaluation and perform periodic re-evaluations, develop a written problem list and plan of care including types and frequencies of treatment.

• Recommend modification of plan of care to physician, as needed.

• Document clinical notes on the date of the visit into medical record and keep all records and summaries up-to-date.

• Treat patients to address impairments and functional limitations, with a goal of reaching maximum functional independence.

• Instruct and/or recommend patients and their caregivers in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and durable medical equipment (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).

• Include and educate the patient and caregiver(s) regarding treatment plan and goals.

• Attend physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations.

• Participate in case conferences.

• Participate in the development and periodic revision of the physicians Plan of Treatment.

• Assure appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.

• Other duties as assigned.

This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.