Physical Therapist

The Pennant Group; Colorado; Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Benefit Home Health Care in Colorado is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist for full-time work in home health. The PT will conduct interdisciplinary assessments, develop and manage individualized care plans, educate patients and families, and coordinate with physicians and care teams to provide services per plan of care.

The role requires Colorado licensure, CPR, and at least two years of PT experience, preferably in home health, with reliable transportation for patient visits.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in Colorado.
• Two years of physical therapy experience; home health preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• CPR certification current.
• Ability to drive and have transportation for agency travel; valid driver’s license and auto insurance.

Aufgaben

• Assumes responsibility for ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, and caregiver(s).
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Prepares clinical notes and progress summaries based on goals.
• Communicates with the physician and other health care practitioners regarding the home health plan of care.
• Provides physical therapy services according to the physician's plan of care and supervises assistants as needed.
• Participates in discharge planning and quality improvement programs.

Kenntnisse

Communication

Home health experience

Driver's license

Verbal and written communication

Ausbildung

Colorado Physical Therapist License

Jobbeschreibung

## Physical TherapistApply: Benefit Home Health Care: Full time: Posted Today: JR60700## **Proudly Supporting Our Community****Benefit Healthcare** was founded in 2013 by a local physical therapist with a simple mission: to bring high‐quality, compassionate care to our community. We acquired the company in 2023 and have remained proudly locally operated and committed to honoring that original mission while expanding our reach.As the needs of our community grow, we feel a responsibility to grow with them. Our team has been able to serve more patients than ever without ever compromising the quality of care. We consistently strive to be a 4.5–5 star agency, and when we see those standards slip, we invest in retaining and supporting our staff—because exceptional care starts with a supported team. Everyone in our community deserves the best, and we work every day to deliver exactly that.Physical Therapist pay rate - 85k - 100k**JOB SUMMARY**The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.**DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES*** Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);* Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;* Provides patient and caregiver education;* Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals;* Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care;* Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to: + Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment. + Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab. + Directing physical therapy treatment. + Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances. + Determining priority needs for physical therapy + Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.* Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.* May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.* Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.* Participates in discharge planning for patient.* Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.* Participates in peer consultation process.* When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.* Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.* Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.*The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.***JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)*** Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State of Colorado.* Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.* Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.* Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.* The ability to drive and/or have access to transportation for agency related travel (e.g. community partners, patients, etc.) is an essential function of the job. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license, maintain automobile insurance coverage and have access to an automobile.**WHY BENEFIT HOME HEALTH?**Benefit Home Health is **part of the Cornerstone Group** with about 75 home health and hospice agencies throughout the country. **While we are part of a large family, we operate as a local team.** We understand we are nothing without great employees! It is through our team’s dedication to deliver life changing service that we become the “provider of choice” in the community that we serve**.****Join a culture of high performers**who are on a mission to create the best Home Health agency in El Paso County!**What makes us unique**? At Benefit Home Health, we foster an environment where clinicians and staff members have an unprecedented level of freedom to create and implement the programs that will best serve their patients and communities. We operate with the Core Values of CAPLICO in mind:* Celebration* Accountability* Passion for Learning* Love One Another* Intelligent Risk Taking* Customer Second* Ownership We’d love to meet with you if you are passionate about giving exceptional patient care and creating the best Home Health agency in El Paso County!*Benefit Home Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.*