Stella Maris is proud to provide central Maryland with compassionate, skilled home health care for adults. We specialize in home health care services that enable the patient to adapt and manage his or her medical situation in the comfort of their home. Stella Maris offers home health services to residents of Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Harford County.

Physical Therapist-Home Care

We are growing our team of Physical Therapists in all the areas that we serve. If you are interested to learn more apply today!

Check out some of our benefits offered:

Paid time off (PTO) & company paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
403(B) retirement plan with generous company match and Catch Up provision
Competitive health, prescription, vision and dental benefits
Discounts on auto & home insurance and Verizon plans
Pet Wellness coverage, legal assistance and identity protection
Mental Health resources and other employee related wellness opportunities through our Employee Assistance Program
Perks at Work - savings on favorite brands, travel, tickets, dining and more!

Under the direction of the home care manager, the main function of the Physical Therapist is to organize, conduct, and evaluate prescribed therapy program of patients in a home health care setting.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Makes initial and follow-up visits to patients assigned. Uses the physical therapy process of assessment, diagnosis, implementation and evaluation to provide physical and psycho-social care to patients and their families. Performs skilled care as indicated in the plan of care.
• Develops individualized plan of care for patient under the order of a physician. Maintains ongoing communication with care team and documents regularly against and appropriately updates care plans.
• Monitor and assess the effectiveness of treatment program and make changes in response to patient's progress, guiding patient toward goal achievement.
• Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, and joint functional ability tests.
• Collaborate with other health professionals, patient, and/or family in developing plan of care. Prepares progress reports.
• Instructs patient, family and/or caregivers in techniques to be continued after discharge.
• Manages work and patient schedule to make optimum use of time. Adjusts schedule to accommodate unexpected occurrences and to assist others as needed.
• Ensure accurate and complete documentation in the medical record. Maintain compliance with standards.

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• State of Maryland License in Physical Therapy
• Current CPR Certification
• Prior experience in home health preferred
• Valid drivers license and reliable transportation

**This position requires daily travel in assigned region**