Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Care; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 96,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

Vision

Dental

Vacation time

Sick leave

Job summary

Human Touch Home Care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide one-on-one PT services in clients’ homes in Colorado Springs, CO. You will assess, plan, and implement therapy to promote independence and mobility, working with a supportive clinical team in a flexible schedule.

The role offers a full-time position with a $5,000 sign-on bonus and a competitive per-visit pay structure ($70–$90 per visit, typical visit ~1 hour). Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy.
• Licensed to practice in Colorado.
• Two years of PT experience; home health preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• CPR certification current.
• Licensed driver with reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients per written plan of care and state PT Act.
• Initiates PT program and trains others involved in care.
• Instructs patients and caregivers in therapeutic appliance use and care.
• Identifies needs for other home health services and refers as needed.
• Prepares clinical progress summaries and participates in discharge planning.
• Supervises PT assistants as per policy and state regulations.
• Instructs and evaluates home health aide care when therapy is the only skilled service.

Education

Degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy

Job description

PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

Full Time SIGN ON BONUS $5,000

Human Touch Home Care is hiring Physical Therapist in the Colorado area. Our growing home healthcare agency is seeking a dedicated PT to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of clients' homes. This is an opportunity to work one-on-one with patients, promote independence, and help improve mobility and quality of life while enjoying flexible scheduling and a supportive clinical team.

Benefits: ONLY FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community
• Comprehensive benefits package including:
  • Health insurance
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Vacation Time
  • Sick Leave

Responsibilities:

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. 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.
  • Assessments 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.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Qualifications:

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• 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.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Job Types: Fulltime

Pay: $70.00-90.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)

Medical specialties: Home Health

Work setting: In-person

Ability to commute: Colorado Springs, CO: Reliably commute (Required)

Experience: Physical Therapy 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: Physical Therapy License (Required)

Note - This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Job duties may also be adjusted based on organizational and industry needs.