Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs in Warren, MI
Physical Therapist - Nursing Home evaluates and treats patients suffering from a physical disability due to injury, disease, or surgery in a nursing home environment. Establishes treatment plans and treats patients using a variety of methods, including exercises, stretching maneuvers, hands-on therapy, and equipment to ease patients' pain and help them increase their mobility. Being a Physical Therapist - Nursing Home works cooperatively with physicians, case managers, and adjustors. Monitors, documents, and reports patients' progress. Additionally, Physical Therapist - Nursing Home may supervise physical therapy assistants, aides, and athletic trainers. Requires an advanced degree of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT). Typically reports to a manager. Requires a state license to practice physical therapy. Physical Therapist - Nursing Home's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Physical Therapist for Home Health
- National Home Care LLC
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Redford, MI
FULL_TIME
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A certified home health physical therapist in national home care is responsible for providing specialized physical therapy services to patients within their homes. As a certified therapist, you have successfully completed the necessary education, training, and examinations to obtain your certification in physical therapy.
Key responsibilities of a certified home health physical therapist may include:
1. Initial assessments: Conduct comprehensive evaluations to assess the patient's physical abilities, functional limitations, pain levels, and medical history in order to develop personalized treatment plans.
2. Treatment planning: Create individualized therapy programs based on the patient's specific needs, goals, and rehabilitation potential. These plans take into account their medical conditions, mobility limitations, and functional goals.
3. Rehabilitation interventions: Implement a variety of clinically proven techniques and interventions to improve patients' strength, endurance, balance, mobility, range of motion, and overall physical functioning. This may involve therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, gait training, electrical stimulation, and other specialized modalities.
4. Pain management: Utilize appropriate pain management techniques to reduce discomfort, enhance patients' quality of life, and promote their engagement in therapy. This may include heat and cold therapy, massage, and other pain-relieving interventions.
5. Home exercise programs: Design and educate patients and their families on customized home exercise programs that reinforce the therapeutic interventions provided during in-home sessions. These programs encourage active participation and support patients' continued progress and independence.
6. Assistive device training: Teach patients how to safely and effectively use assistive devices, such as walkers, canes, wheelchairs, or orthotics, to enhance their mobility and functional abilities.
7. Communication and coordination: Collaborate closely with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals involved in their care. This includes regular communication and coordination with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and social workers to ensure comprehensive and integrated therapy plans.
8. Progress monitoring: Continuously assess and document patients' progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to optimize outcomes. This includes maintaining detailed documentation of treatment sessions, interventions, and patient responses.
9. Education and guidance: Educate patients and their families on proper body mechanics, injury prevention strategies, and adaptive techniques to incorporate into daily activities. Provide guidance on home safety modifications, fall prevention, and overall well-being.
10. Continuing education: Stay updated on the latest advancements, evidence-based practices, and technological developments in the field of home health physical therapy. Participate in professional development opportunities and engage in continuing education to enhance your knowledge and skills.
As a certified home health physical therapist, you play a vital role in assisting patients in their homes, promoting independence, and facilitating rehabilitation and recovery. Your expertise and compassionate care enable individuals to regain their physical abilities, improve their quality of life, and achieve their functional goals within the familiar and supportive environment of their
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Physical Therapist
- Commonwealth Home Health Network
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Warren, MI
OTHER
- Do you want a rewarding career helping others while receiving competitive pay, flexible work shifts, and support from management? We have the perfect job for you! Commonwealth Home Health Network is l...
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Physical Therapist
- Commonwealth Home Health Network
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Taylor, MI
OTHER
- Do you want a rewarding career helping others while receiving competitive pay, flexible work shifts, and support from management? We have the perfect job for you! Commonwealth Home Health Network is l...
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Physical Therapist
- Custom Home Health Inc
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Sterling, MI
PART_TIME
- Join Our Team of Dedicated Physical Therapists!Are you seeking a work environment that offers both consistency and flexibility? Look no further than Custom Home Health, a recognized leader in healthca...
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Physical Therapist
- Custom Home Health Inc
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Rochester, MI
PART_TIME
- Join Our Team of Dedicated Physical Therapists!Are you seeking a work environment that offers both consistency and flexibility? Look no further than Custom Home Health, a recognized leader in healthca...
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Physical Therapist
- Hope At Home Health Care
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Southfoeld, MI
FULL_TIME
- We are looking for a compassionate Physical Therapist to join our growing team! The right candidate has a can-do attitude, excellent interpersonal skills, and a current state PT license. In this role,...
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Physical Therapist
- ATI Physical Therapy
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Detroit, MI
- Overview: New Graduates and Experienced Clinicians are welcome to apply! Stronger Together: ATI is the largest outpatien...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapist
- ATI Physical Therapy
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Ann Arbor, MI
- Overview: New Graduates and Experienced Clinicians are welcome to apply! Stronger Together: ATI is the largest outpatien...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapist
- ATI Physical Therapy
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Farmington Hills, MI
- Overview: New Graduates and Experienced Clinicians are welcome to apply! Stronger Together: ATI is the largest outpatien...
- 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapist
- Corewell Health
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Royal Oak, MI
- Improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you jo...
- 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapist
- Corewell Health
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Royal Oak, MI
- Improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you jo...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapist
- Corewell Health
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Taylor, MI
- Improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you jo...
- 4/1/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapist
- Corewell Health
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Dearborn, MI
- Improve health, instill humanity, and inspire hope. That’s just the beginning of the difference you can make when you jo...
- 1/30/2024 12:00:00 AM
Physical Therapist
- Corewell Health
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Dearborn, MI
- GENERAL SUMMARY: The physical therapist is responsible for examining, evaluating and developing a treatment plan for pat...
- 7/27/2023 12:00:00 AM
About Warren, Michigan
Warren is a city in Macomb County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The 2010 census places the city's population at 134,056, making Warren the largest city in Macomb County, the third largest city in Michigan, and Metro Detroit's largest suburb.
The city is home to a wide variety of businesses, including General Motors Technical Center, the United States Army Detroit Arsenal, home of the United States Army TACOM Life Cycle Management Command and the Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center (TARDEC), the headquarters of Big Boy Restaurants International, and Asset Acceptance. T...
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Income Estimation for Physical Therapist - Nursing Home jobs
$92,724 to $106,870
Warren, Michigan area prices
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What does a Physical Therapist - Nursing Home do?
Physical Therapist - Nursing Home in Alexander City, AL
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
August 13, 2020
Demonstrates good verbal and written communication, and organization skills.
October 02, 2020
Graduate of a physical therapy assistant curriculum accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
November 10, 2020