Physical Therapist 1099

Physical Therapist
At Home Care Agency provides quality in-home care to clients across all Delaware counties. We are currently hiring a compassionate, dependable, Physical Therpist to work as part of our clients’ Health Care Team on a contractual basis. Applicants must maintain high care standards, and enjoy working in a one-on-one setting delivering skilled therapy services to patients in their homes.

Essential Job Functions:

• Consult with patients to learn about their physical condition and symptoms and review their medical history and referrals from doctors or surgeons
• Diagnose movement dysfunction by listening to patients and observing them as they move about
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Educate patients and caregivers on therapeutic exercises, safety measures, and mobility strategies to improve their condition
• Use hands-on therapy such as massage to ease patients’ pain and provide stimulation to promote healing
• Document care accurately and in accordance with regulatory standards
• Maintain patient records while tracking goals and progress to adapt treatment plans accordingly
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to achieve optimal patient outcomes
• Advise patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process
• Give personal attention to the sick, disabled and aged to help provide and maintain physical and emotional comfort, and to assist the individual toward independent living.
• Assist in lessening the burden of prolonged illness physically
• Work toward hastening convalescence and reducing the length of stay in an institution by permitting the individual to remain at home or to return home sooner than would otherwise be possible.
• Enable the ill, disabled or frail aged person to remain in his/her own home among familiar surroundings
• Other duties as per client plan of care

Qualifications:

• Active Physical Therapist License, in good standing
• Valid CPR/BLS Certification
• Valid driver's license and active automobile insurance required
• Strong clinical, communication, and patient education skills

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist in Home Health, Skilled or Long Term Care setting required
• Satisfactory physical, tuberculous and drug screening
• Satisfactory Criminal Background Clearance
• Driver's License Required