Role and Responsibilities
A qualified professional, who directs, supervises, evaluates and provides physical therapy services to patients in the home, following physician’s orders.
Essential Functions
Evaluate patient using diagnostic muscle, nerve, joint, and functional ability tests and measures.Prepare an assessment of the patient’s 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 equi...