| Physical Therapist - Home Care Job Description |
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| The following is a full job description for Physical Therapist - Home Care. Here are the requirements and responsibilities for Physical Therapist - Home Care along with statistics. If after reading this page you determine that Physical Therapist - Home Care is not the position you are looking for, you may want to try one of these similar titles: Physical Therapist - Home Care, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Occupational Therapist - Home Care, Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Physical Therapist I, Physical Therapist III, Physical Therapist II, Staff Nurse - RN - Wound Care - Home Care, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care |
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| Requirements and Responsibilities For Physical Therapist - Home Care |
| Evaluates and treats patients recovering from injury, disease, or surgery in a home care environment. Establishes individualized treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment. Maintains patient records by keeping track of goals and progress while adapting treatment plans accordingly. Advises patients and their families on in-home treatment options and what to expect from the recovery process. May work with and/or consult with physicians, case managers, and other medical professionals. Requires a doctorate degree in physical therapy. Requires a state license to practice physical therapy. Typically reports to a manager. Years of experience may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. |
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| Also referred to as: Home Health Physical Therapist, Licensed Physical Therapist (LPT) -Home Care |
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| Similar Jobs: Physical Therapist - Home Care, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Occupational Therapist - Home Care, Occupational Therapist Assistant - Home Care, Physical Therapist I, Physical Therapist III, Physical Therapist II, Staff Nurse - RN - Wound Care - Home Care, Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Speech and Language Pathologist - Home Care |
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| Level of Education: Physical Therapist - Home Care Salaries with a Master's Degree or MBA, Physical Therapist - Home Care Salaries with a JD, MD, PhD or Equivalent |
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| Industries: Edu., Gov't. & Nonprofit, Healthcare | |
