Physical Therapist 

POSTED 2024

JOB SUMMARY:

A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients in their place of residence and is performed in accordance with physician orders and IDG plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director/Manager of Patient Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:

1.         Graduated after successful completion of a PT education program approved by one of the following:

•       The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

•       Successor organizations of CAPTE.

•       An education program outside the U.S. determined to be substantially equivalent to PT entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

•       Passed an examination for PTs approved by the State in which physical therapy services are provided.

On or before December 31, 2009:

•       Graduated after successful completion of a PT curriculum approved by the CAPTE; or

•       Meets both of the following:

Graduated after successful completion of an education program determined to be substantially equivalent to PT entry level education in the U.S. by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Passed an examination for PTs approved by the State in which physical therapy services are provided.

Before January 1, 2008:

•       Graduated from a PT curriculum approved by one of the following: The American Physical Therapy Association.

The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association.

The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.

On or before December 31, 1977 was licensed or qualified as a PT and meets both of the following:

•       Has 2 years of appropriate experience as a PT.

•       Has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted, approved or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.

Before January 1, 1966:

•       Was admitted to membership by the American Physical Therapy Association;

•       Was admitted to registration by the American Registry of Physical Therapists; and

•       Graduated from a PT curriculum in a 4-year college or university approved by a State department of education.

Before January 1, 1966 was licensed or registered, and before January 1, 1970, had 15 years of fulltime experience in the treatment of illness or injury through the practice of PT in which services were rendered under the order and direction of attending and referring doctors of medicine or osteopathy.

If trained outside the U.S. before January 1, 2008, meets the following requirements:

•       Was graduated since 1928 from a PT curriculum approved in the country in which the curriculum was located and in which there is a member organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.

•       Meets the requirements for membership in a member organization of the World Confederation for Physical Therapy.

2.          Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing (unless licensure does not apply).

3.          Two (2) years experience, preferred.

4.          Acceptance of philosophy and goals of Hospice.

5.          Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1.     Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

2.     Provides physician and IDG prescribed physical therapy.

3.     Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

4.     Performs home safety assessments.

5.     Participates with all other health care personnel in patient IDG care planning.

6.     Directs and supervises personnel as required.

7.     Performs all procedures as ordered by a physician.

8.     Consult with physicians and IDG regarding change in treatment.

9.     Instructs caregiver in the use of good body mechanics for turning and lifting patients.

10.  Instruct patients and family/significant others in-home programs and activities of daily living.

11. Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.

12.  Participate in QAPI activities as assigned.

13.  Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.

14.  Prepares clinical and progress notes.

15.  Trains patient/family in use of adaptive equipment.

16.  Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.

17.  Consults with family and Hospice personnel.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

Works indoors in Hospice office and patient homes and travels to/from patient homes.