Responsibilities:

• Conducts comprehensive assessments of patient needs.
• Performs evaluations, assessments, and routine therapy visits.
• Develops treatment plans in consultation with physicians, revising them as needed.
• Supports physicians in evaluating patients through various tests.
• Administers treatments to relieve pain and restore function using physical methods.
• Consult and educate staff on treatment plans.
• Teaches, supervises, and counsels patients and families in the therapy program.
• Instruct patients on the use of assistive devices.
• Provides necessary equipment for treatment.
• Arrange outpatient services when necessary.
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants and paraprofessionals.
• Reports patient reactions to treatment and changes in condition to physicians.
• Collaborates with other team members and instructs them in relevant therapy procedures.
• Document and chart all services rendered.
• Submit ALL clinical notes and progress notes within 24 hours of each care visit.
• Participates in meetings, conferences, and in-service programs.
• Contributes to discharge planning and completes discharge summaries.
• Adhere to federal, state, and accreditation requirements.
• Regularly check the schedule to see assigned patients.

Assists in The Agency Admission Process:

• Obtains medical history relevant to the current condition.
• Evaluates patient and home situation for necessary instruction and assistance.
• Ensures appropriateness of physician orders and discusses changes as needed.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an AMA-approved Physical Therapy school.
• Licensed in Maryland.
• Minimum of six months institutional/home health experience.
• Knowledge of home health, PT techniques, and documentation.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with managers and staff.
• Must pass a criminal background check.
• Current CPR certification.
• Effective communication in English is required.

Job Conditions:

• Must have a driver’s license and be able to drive to client residences.
• Ability to access homes, which may not be wheelchair accessible.
• Physical requirements may involve lifting and carrying patients and equipment.
• Adequate hearing, eyesight, and physical dexterity needed to perform duties and communicate effectively.
• Must pass background check
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

Equipment Operation: Utilizes physical therapy and medical equipment, along with hand-washing materials.