Job Information
HCR Home Care Physical Therapist - Full or Part-time - Franklin County Home Visits (JL-2303) in Plattsburgh, New York
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.