Physical Therapist, Homecare
Company: ECHN
Location: Bristol
Posted on: July 12, 2025
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Job Description:
General Summary of Duties: The provision of physical therapy to
patients in their homes under written orders from qualified
physicians according to established Agency policies and procedures.
Typical Physical Demands: Requires full range of body motion.
Requires ability to perform heavy work*. Requires balance skills.
Requires ability to ascend/descend stairs. Requires ability to
perform floor-to-stand transfers. Requires ability to kneel and sit
for extended periods. Requires ability to lift, transfer, and
perform gait training on all surfaces with patients. Requires
ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Requires
corrected vision and hearing to normal range. Requires working
under stressful conditions. Requires limited exposure to
communicable diseases. Typical Work Conditions: Work is performed
in patients’ homes and in an office environment. 1. C 4 , F 4
Admits/readmits patients and provides physical therapy to patients
in their homes in compliance with Agency policies and State and
Federal Regulations, incorporating the following: a) A complete
physical assessment. b) Develops and implements an appropriate care
plan and therapeutic goals with the patient/family. Arranges for
provision of assistive equipment. c) Evaluation of patient safety
on a 24-hour basis. d) Exercises appropriate clinical judgment in
coordination of patient care by all services involved. e) Ongoing
evaluation of significant changes in the condition of the patient
and of progress toward the therapeutic goals. f) Use of Agency and
community consultants/resources. g) Instruction of patient/family
in procedures or responsibilities they are assuming and optimum
wellness practices. h) Planning for the patient’s discharge from
service. 2. C 4 , F 4 Establishes and maintains case mix weight,
utilization, patient satisfaction that aligns with industry
standards and Agency operational objectives for quality care: a)
OASIS documentation correlates with the Plan of Care. b) Uses
recommended OASIS assessment techniques 100% of the time. c) OASIS,
documentation, and Plan of Care correlate to 95%. 3. C 4 , F 4
Documents all services provided in the clinical record in
accordance with State and Federal Regulations and Agency policy: a)
Documentation, including activities and mileage, if appropriate, is
exported within 36 hours of visit. b) Obtains physician
verbal/written orders and complies with all reporting requirements.
c) Participates in coordination of care with physicians and with
other disciplines as appropriate. 4. C 4 , F 3 Manages work
assignment in effective and efficient manner: a) Upon receipt of
referral, makes phone contact with client and makes first home
visit according to Agency policy. b) Remains flexible in daily
planning allowing time for emergencies or unexpected visits. c)
Reports any cases to Clinical Manager where goals cannot be met or
at risk situations exist and responds appropriately. d) Maintains
required productivity expectation as established by the Agency. e)
Utilizes interdisciplinary approach, attending team meetings and
informing primary nurse of client’s progress/status with therapy.
f) Delegates appropriate tasks to Home Care Aide. Orients and
supervises Home Care Aide in accordance with State and Federal
regulations and Agency policy. g) Participates in the development
of the interdisciplinary team Plan of Care on hospice patients,
when appropriate. h) Utilizes payer sources correctly, reflecting
changing levels of care. i) Delegates patient care responsibilities
to Physical Therapy Assistant as appropriate. j) Demonstrates an
understanding of the principles of case management. k) Demonstrates
ability to manage cost and quality. 5. C 3 , F 1 Develops and
maintains sufficient professional skills and credentials to meet
the needs of patient care: a) Attends a minimum of 12 hours of
in-service per year to include mandated annual in-services. b)
Participates actively in self-appraisal and the formation of a plan
of self-development. c) Adheres to Agency Corporate Compliance Plan
and HIPAA Privacy Plan as per written agreement. d) Seeks
appropriate clinical input to ensure appropriate patient care. e)
Projects professional image through attitude and compliance with
dress code. f) Capable of precepting new Therapists and students.
g) Functions as a team member with consideration to all staff. h)
Provides Agency with current copy of professional license. i)
Maintains CPR certification. Knowledge, Skills and Requirements:
Knowledge of current APTA guidelines and standards. Knowledge of
Agency policy, regulations, and procedures to administer patient
care. Knowledge of current modalities and medical equipment
relevant to patient care. Skill in identifying patient problems and
recommending solutions. Skill in documentation in clinical records.
Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with patients/families, physicians, co-workers, and
the community. Ability to communicate clearly. Possesses adequate
transportation to carry out job requirements. Must show proof of
satisfactory automobile insurance with minimum coverage to be
determined by Agency policy when using automobile for
transportation. Possession of an individual malpractice insurance
policy. Willingness to provide service in any part of agency
geographic area, according to agency need. Education: Bachelor of
Science Degree in physical therapy from an APTA approved program.
Experience: One year of acute care experience. Additional
experience in home health care preferred. Certificate/License:
Possession of a current license to practice as a physical therapist
in the State of Connecticut.
Keywords: ECHN, Westport , Physical Therapist, Homecare, Healthcare , Bristol, Connecticut
