Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant — Home Health Impact

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

Job summary

Granite Peak Home Health in Great Falls, MT, is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist to join our home health team. The role focuses on physician-prescribed therapy under a PT plan of care, improving patient function and independence in home settings.

Responsibilities include collaborating with health care staff, delivering skilled PT procedures, and educating patients and families on home exercise programs to promote recovery and quality of life.

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

• This position reports to Home Health Director and PT’s
• 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.

Education

Two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

Current licensure/registration/certification in practicing state(s)

Job description

Granite Peak Home Health in Great Falls, MT, is hiring a licensed Physical Therapist to join our home health team. The role focuses on physician-prescribed therapy under a PT plan of care, improving patient function and independence in home settings.

Responsibilities include collaborating with health care staff, delivering skilled PT procedures, and educating patients and families on home exercise programs to promote recovery and quality of life.