Autonomy-Driven Home Health Physical Therapist

Granite Peak Home Health; Helena (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Peak Home Health in Helena, MT is seeking a qualified Licensed Physical Therapist to join our care team. This role involves physician-prescribed PT, comprehensive patient assessment, and collaboration with home health staff to restore function.

The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited PT program, holds MT licensure, and demonstrates initiative and independence in care planning.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, American Physical Therapy Association, or the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the American Medical Association, or the Council of Medical Education of the American Medical Association and American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years' experience, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of this Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Provides physician prescribed physical therapy.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities.
• Participates with all other home care personnel in patient care planning.
• Directs and supervises personnel as required.
• Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development and modifications and reassessments every 30 days.
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress
• Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Assists physician with evaluating level of function.
• Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary
• Consults with family and Agency personnel.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
• Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes

Education

Graduated from an accredited Physical Therapist curriculum

Job description

Granite Peak Home Health in Helena, MT is seeking a qualified Licensed Physical Therapist to join our care team. This role involves physician-prescribed PT, comprehensive patient assessment, and collaboration with home health staff to restore function.

The ideal candidate has graduated from an accredited PT program, holds MT licensure, and demonstrates initiative and independence in care planning.