Home Health Physical Therapist

Position: Home Health Physical Therapist
Location: Roswell, NM, US

Duties

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of patients’ physical conditions, including mobility, strength, and functional abilities.
• Develop and implement individualized care plans that align with patients’ goals and medical needs.
• Deliver targeted treatments such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, trigger point therapy, and modalities to promote recovery.
• Collaborate closely with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Monitor patient progress regularly, adjusting treatment strategies as needed to optimize outcomes.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation adhering to healthcare standards and electronic health records (EHR) management protocols.
• Educate patients and caregivers on exercises, safety precautions, and home modifications to support ongoing rehabilitation and community care.

Experience

• Proven experience practicing in a physical therapy role within home health or outpatient rehabilitation settings.
• Strong background in outpatient clinic experience, inpatient hospital experience, or outpatient rehabilitation centers.
• Familiarity with treating diverse populations including geriatrics, neurology cases, orthopedics, and post-surgical rehabilitation.
• Experience working with electronic health records (EHR) systems such as EMR systems for documentation and patient tracking.
• Demonstrated ability to develop treatment plans for various conditions including musculoskeletal injuries and neurological disorders.
• Excellent client communication skills to motivate patients and educate families about care plans and home & community care strategies.
• Prior experience with discharge planning processes and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.