Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Health insurance

Paid mileage 0.70

Job summary

Human Touch Home Health Care is seeking a Physical Therapist (PT) to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to homebound patients across Colorado. This PRN position offers clinical autonomy within a collaborative team and opportunities for professional growth and advancement.

Responsibilities include evaluating patients, developing plans of care, directing therapy, and educating patients and families. Requirements: degree in physical therapy, CPR certification, a valid driver's license, and at

Qualifications

• Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Two years PT experience; home health preferred.
• Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• CPR certification and a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services per physician's plan of care and state acts.
• Assess and develop total plan of care and evaluate home environment.
• Directs therapy, teaches patients and families, and documents progress.
• Instructs caregivers and may train on prosthetic devices when needed.
• Supervises PT assistants and coordinates with home health staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

CPR certified

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Human Touch Home Care seeking a Physical Therapist - PT. Are you passionate about providing exceptional patient care and making a meaningful difference in people's lives? We invite you to become a valued member of our dedicated healthcare team. As a Physical Therapist (PT) with us, you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, compassionate care to our patients, while working in a collaborative and supportive environment, with opportunities for professional growth and advancement. This role offers a rewarding career path where your skills and expertise will be both challenged and celebrated. If you're ready to contribute to a dynamic team and help shape the future of healthcare, we would love to hear from you.

About us:

We are a home healthcare provider in the area. We provide comprehensive, skilled, and non-skilled services, to our home bound clients in Colorado, with an excellent track record of client-focused care. We strive to help clients to improve their lives while in the comfort of their homes. To meet our standard of care, we offer a variety of affordable and high-quality home health care solutions that will meet the needs of the seniors, disabled, and ill members of the community.

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
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Paid Mileage 0.70
• Health Insurance

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.
  
  
  • 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.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• 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. The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications:

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• 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 Type:

PRN

Salary:

$75-$100 per visit

Experience:

Home Health Care: 1 year (preferred)

License:

PT Physical Therapist

Note: This job description covers the essential responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with a position as a Physical Therapist. Adjustments can be made based on specific organizational needs and local regulatory requirements.