Physical Therapist for Parker - River Valley Home Health and Hospice : Job Details

Home Health Physical Therapist for Parker ~ $5,000 Sign on Bonus for Full Time The physical therapist plans, organizes and directs home therapy services and is experienced in physical therapy, with emphasis on community health education/experience. The physical therapist builds from the resources of the community to plan and direct services to meet the needs of individuals and families within their homes and communities. Responsibilities • Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to: assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment. • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab. • Directing physical therapy treatment. • Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences. • Participates in discharge planning for patient. • Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated. • Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations. Qualifications • Licensed to practice as Physical Therapist within Arizona. • Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred. • Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills. • Possesses and maintains current CPR certification. • Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.