Private Duty Physical Therapist  

General Summary: 

Provide coordinated care to clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates client care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment based on the medical referral and evaluation.  

Patient Population: Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations. 

Essential Functions:  

1. Promote /exemplify the Company's mission, vision, and values. 
2. Perform clinical assessments; identify patient needs and appropriateness of client. 
3. Document, prepare/revise, and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis.
4. Apply the concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordinating and performing client care activities to protect both clients and staff (OSHA).
5. Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment. 
6. Assist/instruct client/family in transfer techniques appropriate to client abilities. Instruct on use of equipment. 
7. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals. Regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings. 
8. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers. 
9. Completes appropriate documentation promptly to assure compliance with company policy. 
10. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. 
11. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board. 

This description is a general statement of essential functions that are required to be performed regularly and continuously. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. 

Supervision: N/A Experience:  

Experience:

• Two (2) years experience as a PT in a clinical care setting. 
• Preferred, Home health experience. 

Skills:

• Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. 
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. 
• Demonstrates proven decision-making skills. 
• If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. 
• Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.

Licensure/Certification:

• Current driver’s license in good standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their driver’s license before it expires in order to continue employment. 
• Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
• Current State professional license as a PT in any/all applicable states. 
• Current CPR

On-going employment as a PT always requires maintenance of a valid PT license in the state which the therapist practices in and a valid CPR certificate. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these before they expire in order to continue employment. 

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged standing/walking required.
• The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
• Meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs.
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions:

• Works in patient’s home in various conditions.
• Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and infectious diseases.
• Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call.
• Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.