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HCR Home Care Physical Therapist - Full Time - Monroe County in Rochester, New York

Role and Responsibilities

A qualified professional, who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to patients in the home, following physicians orders.

Essential Functions

  • Evaluate patient using diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests and measures.

  • Prepare an assessment of the patients condition at the time of the initial evaluation and perform periodic re-evaluations, develop a written problem list and plan of care including types and frequencies of treatment.

  • Recommend modification of plan of care to physician, as needed.

  • Document clinical notes on the date of the visit into medical record and keep all records and summaries up-to-date.

  • Treat patients to address impairments and functional limitations, with a goal of reaching maximum functional independence.

  • Instruct and/or recommend patients and their caregivers in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and durable medical equipment (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).

  • Include and educate the patient and caregiver(s) regarding treatment plan and goals.

  • Attend physical therapy staff meetings and in-service presentations.

  • Participate in case conferences.

  • Participate in the development and periodic revision of the physicians Plan of Treatment.

  • Assure appropriate safety practices and maintenance of equipment.

  • Other duties as assigned.

This job description reflects managements assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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