ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

This listing is not to be construed as all-inclusive.  Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Travels to patient homes and provides physical therapy care and patient assessment duties.  Develops a treatment plan based on the evaluation with objective goals to be approved by the physician.  Implements treatment plan.  Conducts treatments for exercise, posture correction, etc.  Observes, records, and reports the patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in condition.  Revises the plan of treatment as appropriate.  Evaluates outcomes of care. 
• Instructs patients, family members of patients and other health personnel in the use of equipment, or phases of therapy with which they may work with patient. 
• Coordinates on-going care with the RN Case Managers and other clinical staff to ensure coordination of care.  Reports any concerns or issues.  Identifies any barriers to achievement of identified goals/outcomes and works in collaboration with the RN Case Manager and other patient care team members to assure coordination of care is provided to attain desired outcomes.
• Contacts and consults with the physician and Rehabilitative Program Director regarding the plan of care.  Communicates significant changes in patient condition.  Provides regular updates on progress and recommends revision of plan care as relates to physical therapy.
• Documents visit notes, treatments, and plan.  Verifies that physician orders are complete, accurate and cover the care and visits provided.  Ensures orders are obtained prior to service delivery.  Documents any verbal orders and follows up to secure written orders.  Ensures required visits are completed in a timely manner.  Follows-up with supervisor to ensure notification and documentation of missed visits is provided in accordance with proper procedures in a timely manner. 
• Attends and participates in mandatory meetings, in-services, and conferences.
• Attends safety training sessions and ensures for compliance with safety rules and procedures.  Assists in ensuring for patient safety.  Identifies and notifies Physical Therapist Supervisor of potential safety hazards.  Reports any work-related accidents and injuries in a timely manner.  Complies with the procedures for documenting and submitting leave and light duty time.

• Cleans and maintains therapy equipment ensuring that equipment is in safe and proper working order.

 

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy with two to three years progressively responsible physical therapy experience.  Masters degree in physically therapy and one to two years of home care experience strongly preferred. 

Current State of Wisconsin Physical Therapy licensure required.

Member of American Physical Therapy Association and Wisconsin Physical Therapy Association preferred.

 

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires travel to patient homes and meeting locations.

Must maintain a valid Wisconsin driver’s license.

Must maintain an acceptable driver’s record per company policy.

Must maintain proof of current auto insurance.

Must have access to a vehicle in good working condition.

Requires evening, weekend, holiday, and on-call responsibilities.

 

LOSS OF LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION

Any loss of licensure or certification may affect employment status.

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of the principles and practices of physical therapy allowable under professional licensure.  Knowledge of American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) code of ethics. 

Knowledge of Medicare requirements and proper documentation.

Knowledge of how to plan and coordinate patient care.

Knowledge of current evident based practice (EBP) guidelines.

Knowledge and application of physical and psychosocial assessment.

Knowledge of medication interaction.

Knowledge of audit.

Knowledge of Medical Safety Data (MSD).  Knowledge of Minimum Data Set (MDS).

Knowledge of basic clinical and rehabilitative equipment.

Knowledge of outcome based quality improvement (OBQI) and outcome based quality management (OBQM). 

Ability to maintain, alter or terminate physical therapy based on systematic monitoring of patient’s progress. 

 

Computer Skills:

Ability to use a computer for word processing, data entry, and email. 

Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.