The Physical Therapist provides outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. Services are delivered in patients’ private residences or within independent living facilities, allowing therapy to occur in the most functional environment—the patient’s home.
The Physical Therapist assesses patient needs and develops, implements, and delivers individualized physical therapy programs to facilitate rehabilitation. This role includes identifying the need for referrals to other disciplines to address comprehensive patient needs, implementing treatment plans designed to restore and enhance performance, and educating patients and caregivers to promote independence, productivity, and overall health....