Physical Therapist, Home Health Contract Job

Duties and responsibilities

A home care physical therapist is a physical therapist who evaluates and treats patients suffering from physical disability in a home care environment. These physical disabilities are often due to injury, disease or surgery. Their typical duties and responsibilities include:

• Interviewing patients and their family members in their home
• Creating individualized treatment plans that can be carried out at home
• Outlining treatment goals and methods to be used
• Assessing patients and monitoring their progress
• Using techniques like functional training and exercise, medication, diet changes, and specialized equipment that is designed to treat and alleviate pain
• Coordinating with other healthcare professionals
• Travelling to different home care settings

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $75.00 - $110.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Schedule:

• Self-determined schedule

License/Certification:

• Physical Therapy License (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: On the road