Home Health Physical Therapist - Restore Function

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

Job summary

Granite Peak Home Health in Missoula, MT is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team. You will deliver physician-prescribed therapy, assess patients, and collaborate with family and caregivers to plan care in the home setting.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, adherence to agency policies, and ongoing documentation, including progress notes and OASIS-tied assessments. Experience preferred but new grads may apply if they demonstrate core clinical skills and commitment to

Qualifications

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved by a recognized accrediting body.
• Currently licensed in the state(s) where 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 and related documentation within agency time frames.
• Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 codes

Skills

Clinical assessment

Independent judgment

Initiative

Patient care

Education

Physical Therapist degree

Job description

Granite Peak Home Health in Missoula, MT is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to join our team. You will deliver physician-prescribed therapy, assess patients, and collaborate with family and caregivers to plan care in the home setting.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, adherence to agency policies, and ongoing documentation, including progress notes and OASIS-tied assessments. Experience preferred but new grads may apply if they demonstrate core clinical skills and commitment to