Home Health PT Assistant - Flexible Schedule & Benefits

Granite Peak Home Health; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holiday pay

Retirement plan

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Life insurance

Job summary

Granite Peak Home Health in Whitefish, MT seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide physician-prescribed PT in home health, under a PT plan of care. You will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and coordinate with the care team to restore function and independence.

Ideal candidates hold an APTA-approved two-year program, MT licensure, and prefer two years of experience. Familiarity with HIPAA, WellSky (EHR), and driving to patient homes is expected with a flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed, registered, or certified in the state(s) in which practicing.
• Two (2) years experience, preferred.
• Acceptance of philosophy and goals of the Agency.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Home care and home health background preferred.
• Familiarity with health regulations, HIPAA compliance, and patient privacy.

Responsibilities

• Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• 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 health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Performs maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist.

Skills

Initiative and independent judgment

Education

ASPTA-approved two-year program

Tools

Wellsky (EHR)

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Granite Peak Home Health in Whitefish, MT seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide physician-prescribed PT in home health, under a PT plan of care. You will evaluate patients, develop care plans, and coordinate with the care team to restore function and independence.

Ideal candidates hold an APTA-approved two-year program, MT licensure, and prefer two years of experience. Familiarity with HIPAA, WellSky (EHR), and driving to patient homes is expected with a flexible schedule.