Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant — Flexible Home Health Role

Granite Peak Home Health; Whitefish (MT); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; 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 therapy under a PT plan of care. You will help patients regain function, collaborate with care teams, and educate families on home programs.

Experience in home health is preferred. Proficiency with WellSky EHR and Microsoft Office tools is expected. A flexible schedule and involvement in QAPI activities are offered.

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.

Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• 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.
• Consult with PT regarding change in treatment.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Prepares medical records, and progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit promptly as per Agency policy.
• Performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT.
• Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
• Participates in educating the patient and family.
• Performs maintenance therapy services under a maintenance program established by a qualified therapist.

Skills

Independent judgment

Licensed to practice

Education

Two-year college program approved by APTA

Tools

WellSky EHR

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Granite Peak Home Health in Whitefish, MT seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to provide physician-prescribed therapy under a PT plan of care. You will help patients regain function, collaborate with care teams, and educate families on home programs.

Experience in home health is preferred. Proficiency with WellSky EHR and Microsoft Office tools is expected. A flexible schedule and involvement in QAPI activities are offered.