Home Health Physical Therapist - PRN

• Prioritize workload so as to meet productivity standards and applicable deadlines.
• Verify and interpret physician referrals for PT meeting current documentation standards and policies. Provides initial and ongoing assessments to determine physical therapy needs, including OASIS assessment at appropriate time points.
• Performs appropriate assessments on each patient as related to the Physical therapy Plan of Care created individually & carried out at home according to treatment goals and interventions that focus on musculoskeletal, neurological, and functional ability testing
• Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety, environment, and infection control standards. Participates in performance improvement projects for the department and organization's CQI activities.
• Communicates/ consults appropriately, professionally, and clearly to physicians, supervisors, staff, and other departments coordinating with other team members as needed.
• Maintains records pertinent to the personnel and operation of the department.
• Supervises/delegates to therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in physical therapy.
• Current license from the Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners.
• Previous experience in acute care or outpatient setting preferred.
• Must possess valid driver's license and maintain personal vehicle insurance.
• Maintain current BLS (Basic Life Support)