Physical Therapist Home Health
Silver Spring, MD
Care Career
5x8 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in a home health setting.
• Conduct comprehensive patient assessments, including medical history, physical condition, and functional status.
• Complete approximately 6–7 patient visits per day while maintaining safe and effective care.
• Monitor vital signs and assess cardiopulmonary, neurological, and other clinical conditions.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs and provider orders.
• Administer medications and perform nursing interventions in accordance with the plan of care and applicable standards.
• Provide care and education for patients with chronic illnesses, including cardiac, neurological, oncological, and orthopedic conditions.
• Assess patient safety, mobility, fall risk, and the need for additional support or services.
• Educate patients and caregivers on medication management, disease processes, treatment adherence, and symptom monitoring.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly communicate concerns to the appropriate healthcare providers.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team members, including social services and interpretation services when needed.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and complete clinical documentation in the designated charting system.
• Follow infection prevention practices, patient confidentiality requirements, and organizational policies.
• Manage a Monday–Friday visit schedule and coordinate patient care efficiently throughout the assigned service area.