Physical Therapist

Access Nursecare, Inc., is a Medicare Certified Home Health Agency serving Miami-Dade County and Broward County.  We are actively seeking to partner with Physical Therapists in the Bal Harbour, Aventura, North Miami-Beach, Key Biscayne, Homestead, and Broward areas, responsible for providing physical therapy services for patients at home. Enjoy flexible hours and the opportunity to create your own schedule! Become part of our exceptional team of dedicated professionals today! 

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care.  This may include, but will not be limited to:

1. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.  Evaluates home environment.
2. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
3. Directing physical therapy treatment.
4. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
5. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
6. Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

1. Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
2. May train patients in the use of prosthetic devices. 
3. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
4. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
5. Participates in discharge planning for patients.
6. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
7. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
8. Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
9. Participates in the peer consultation process.
10. Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

Position Qualifications

1. Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or Master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
2. Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
3. Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.  Community/home health experience is preferred.
4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
5. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
6. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is in good working order.

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