Physical Therapist Homecare Dimensions

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The Physical Therapist (PT) contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for implementation of standards of care for physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. The PT plans and administers medically prescribed physical therapy for patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases, to restore function, relieve pain, and to prevent disability.

The PT ensures quality and safe delivery of care in compliance with all applicable laws, rules, regulations and policies.

• Provide physical therapy services to patient 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, participation in the development of the total plan of care and evaluates home environment
  • Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, and range of motion - potential for rehab
  • Directing physical therapy treatment
  • Instructing patients and/or families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and assistive devices
  • Determining priority needs for physical therapy
  • Reports patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition to physician
• 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
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals
• Participates in discharge planning for patient
• Provide in-service education related to Physical Therapy to Agency personnel as needed
• Participates in peer consultation process
• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) according to Agency policy and state regulations every 30 days. Responsible for the overall performance, coordination and evaluation of the PTA work
• Treats and re-evaluates patients, at a minimum, every 30 days
• Maintains contact/communication with other personnel involved in the patient's care to promote coordinated, efficient care
• Maintains a productivity standard of 25‑30 units per week
• Maintain clinical competency in physical therapy practice and theory including maintaining required continuing education as specified by state licensing board
• Performs care management duties on patient whose primary skilled service is physical therapy to include: SOC documentation, preparing written Plan of Care for the Certified Home Health Aide if applicable, notifying the physician of changes in the patient's condition or progress toward goals, reassessing the patient for recertification, supervision of the home health aide, attending and documenting case conferences, initiating coordination of care by reporting significant findings to others on the healthcare team, and planning for, notification of and documenting the discharge of the patient
• Adheres to the Agency's Standard Operating Procedures as it relates to the submission of documentation
• Evaluates, fits, adjusts and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers and wheelchairs
• Performs medication management in compliance with TBPTE regulations, consistent with the APTA position statement on the role of PTs in medication management, commensurate with knowledge, experience, competency, and skills validation
• Advises and consults with patients and caregivers
• Recognizes and reports life threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Exhibits professionalism and is courteous with all patients, physicians and co‑workers
• Demonstrates knowledge and…