Physical Therapist-Hamilton/Howard County

Suburban Home Health is a jointly owned venture between several Suburban Health Organization hospital systems here in central Indiana! We work as an extension of the hospital consortiums you trust in your community, with the goal of improving care across the continuum for our homebound patients.

Join our team and make a difference in your community! Job Description The Physical Therapist assesses and treats patients in the home in order to assists them in the development and execution of activities of daily living.

Evaluates patients and develops a rehabilitation plan within the parameters prescribed by the referring physician to improve or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain and prevent physical dysfunction.Documents patient progress and communicates with other clinicians such as occupational therapy, speech therapy and skilled nursing on the status of patients treatment plans.

Administers active and passive exercises to help relieve pain, increase patient strength or decrease or prevent deformity.Directs physical therapist assistants and home health aides on the course of treatment for designated patientsEducates and instructs patients, families and caregivers regarding treatment plans and procedures.

Plans discharge when patient goals have been attained and communicates proper follow-up care to patient and caregivers.Adheres to established organizational and departmental policies, standard operating procedures, quality assessment, and safety guidelines.

Displays and maintains behavior which promotes a positive experience for patients, caregivers, referring physicians and co-workers.