Occupational Therapist

La Vita Bella Home Health and Hospice; Grants (NM); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Continuing education credits

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Tuition reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

La Vita Bella Home Health in Grants, NM seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive home-based therapy. You will evaluate patients, develop personalized plans, and implement evidence-based interventions to improve daily living activities in a home setting.

Join a collaborative team focused on patient-centered care, professional development, and flexible scheduling to support patient independence and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Physical Therapist.
• Current license to practice physical therapy.
• Ability to manage patients with different personalities.
• Drive to continually learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, and functional abilities.
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on goals.
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve ADLs.
• Assist patients with bathing, dressing, grooming, meals.
• Recommend adaptive equipment and techniques for independence.
• Assess homes and suggest fall-risk reductions.
• Provide exercises to improve strength, balance, mobility.
• Educate patients and caregivers on plans and safety.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists.
• Maintain accurate documentation of evaluations and progress.
• Promote dignity and quality of life through patient-centered care.
• Follow all professional and regulatory standards.

Skills

Physical Therapy

Patient Care

Interpersonal Skills

Licensure

Education

DPT (Doctor of Physical Therapy)

Job description

At La Vita Bella Home Health, we believe in empowering our patients through compassionate, evidence-based care. As part of our team, you’ll work in a supportive, collaborative environment where your expertise is valued, and your growth is encouraged.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and inclusive workplace culture
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• Flexible scheduling
• The opportunity to make a meaningful difference in patients’ lives
• The ability to provide personalized care in the comfort of patients’ homes

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ physical, cognitive, and functional abilities to identify areas that may affect their independence and quality of life
• Develop individualized treatment plans based on each patient’s needs, goals, and abilities
• Provide therapeutic interventions to improve patients’ ability to perform activities of daily living
• Help patients develop and maintain skills needed for bathing, dressing, grooming, meal preparation, and other daily activities
• Recommend and teach the use of adaptive equipment and techniques to promote independence and safety
• Assess patients’ homes and recommend modifications to reduce fall risks and improve safety
• Provide exercises and therapeutic activities to improve strength, coordination, balance, mobility, and functional independence
• Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, safety techniques, and strategies for continued progress at home
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment plans as needed
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, physical therapists, speech therapists, and other healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient evaluations, treatment plans, progress, and services provided
• Promote patients’ independence, dignity, and quality of life through compassionate, patient-centered care
• Follow all applicable professional, organizational, and regulatory standards

• Proven work experience as a Physical Therapist
• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to continually learn and grow
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Valid license to practice physical therapy
• Graduate degree or greater in physical therapy

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance