Home Health Physical Therapist: Flexible Schedule & Impact

Adarahhc; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 94,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Adara Home Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist for in-person home health visits in the Broomfield area, with duties traveling to patient homes. You will administer PT services under physician orders and plan of care, reporting to Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor.

This position emphasizes collaboration with families and agency staff. The role requires state licensure, an APTA-aligned PT education, and a patient-centered approach with independent clinical judgment.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by APTA/AMA committees.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two years experience preferred.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Responsibilities

• Assists the physician or intermediate care provider in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes.
• Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Directs and supervises assistant (PTA, HHA) personnel as required.
• Completes initial history and evaluation visit, notifies physician of patient needs and submits plan of care and orders for physician approval.
• Performs all skilled physical therapy procedures as ordered by physician.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress.
• Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Supervises the PTA every 30-days and HHA (per requirements) as assigned.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames.
• Directs and supervises performance of PTA and HHA as indicated.
• Completes a discharge summary upon completion of therapy services.
• Completes a recertification for physician every 60 days if further treatment is to be continued.
• Instruction to patient/family in home program with documentation in medical record notes.
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
• Prepares and submits patient evaluations, clinical and progress notes in a timely manner as outlined in Agency policy.
• Immediately reports to Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
• Participates in peer review and QAPI activities as requested.
• Participates in utilization review of medical records as assigned.
• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
• Reports all incomplete work assignments to Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor/Therapy Supervisor.
• Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well groomed.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
• Maintains clean and neat work environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Clinical assessment

Documentation

Team communication

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Job description

Adara Home Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapist for in-person home health visits in the Broomfield area, with duties traveling to patient homes. You will administer PT services under physician orders and plan of care, reporting to Clinical Manager/Nursing Supervisor.

This position emphasizes collaboration with families and agency staff. The role requires state licensure, an APTA-aligned PT education, and a patient-centered approach with independent clinical judgment.