Home Health Physical Therapist – Flexible Schedule

Sweetwater Care; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary (DOE)

Job summary

Granite Peak Home Health in Kalispell, MT is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to provide physician-prescribed home health services and to coordinate patient care in the home setting.

You will assess, plan, and implement therapy programs, document progress with OASIS where applicable, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to restore function and independence for patients in the Flathead County region.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved educational institution.
• Current Montana PT license.
• 1 year home health experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR required for this position.
• Knowledgeable with healthcare regulations, HIPAA compliance, and patient privacy requirements.
• Knowledge of the local healthcare market and community outreach strategies.
• Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word, Email, Outlook, and WellSky (EHR).
• Clean driver’s license with a clean driving record.

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 the physician.
• Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient’s progress.
• Instruct 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 it as necessary.
• Consult with family and Agency personnel.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant changes in condition under Agency defined time frames.

Skills

Montana license

Home health experience

BLS/CPR

HIPAA compliance

Regulatory knowledge

Community outreach

Driver's license

Education

Physical Therapist degree

Tools

WellSky EHR

MS Word

Email

Outlook

Job description

Granite Peak Home Health in Kalispell, MT is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to provide physician-prescribed home health services and to coordinate patient care in the home setting.

You will assess, plan, and implement therapy programs, document progress with OASIS where applicable, and collaborate with physicians and care teams to restore function and independence for patients in the Flathead County region.