Physical Therapist

Sweetwater Care; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Competitive salary (DOE)

Job summary

Granite Peak Home Health in Great Falls, MT seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist to provide physician-prescribed therapy at patients' homes. You will conduct initial assessments, develop care plans, and work with a multidisciplinary team to restore function and independence.

Requirements include MT licensure, PT degree, BLS/CPR, and familiarity with HIPAA regulations. A clean driving record and 1 year home health experience are preferred. Mileage reimbursement and flexible scheduling are offered.

Qualifications

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved educational institution.
• Licensed to practice in Montana.
• 1 year home health experience preferred.
• BLS/CPR required for this position.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, patient privacy and healthcare regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy.
• Improve or minimize residual physical disabilities.
• Return patient to optimum functioning within capabilities.
• Participate in patient care planning with other home care personnel.
• Direct and supervise personnel as required.
• Complete initial assessment and Plan of Care with quarterly reassessments.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Patient-centered care

BLS/CPR

HIPAA knowledge

Driving license

Education

DPT or PT degree (US-qualified)

Tools

Wellsky (EHR)

MS Word/Email/Outlook

Job description

Join Our Growing Team at Granite Peak Home Health!

We’re thrilled that you’re considering Granite Peak Home Health as our dedicated Physical Therapist! Your interest means a lot to us, and we’re excited about the possibility of welcoming talented individuals like you to our team in Great Falls, MT. Let’s grow together and make a difference! Exciting perks and competitive pay await you!

Qualifications

• Graduate from a physical therapist curriculum approved educational institution
• Currently licensed in the state of Montana
• 1 year home health experience, preferred
• BLS/CPR required for this position
• Knowledgeable with healthcare regulations, HIPAA compliance, and patient privacy requirements
• Knowledge of the local healthcare market and community outreach strategies
• Knowledge of appropriate software including Microsoft Word, Email, Outlook, and Wellsky (EHR)
• Clean driver's license with a clean driving record

Principal Responsibilities

• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures
• Provides physician-prescribed physical therapy
• 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 home care personnel in patient care planning
• Directs and supervises personnel as required
• Responsible for initial assessment, plan of care, maintenance program development, and modifications and reassessments every 30 days
• Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by the physician
• Consult with physicians regarding changes in treatment
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patient's progress
• Instruct patients and family/significant others in-home programs and activities of daily living
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned
• Participates in Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement activities as assigned
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled
• Prepares clinical and progress notes
• Assists physician with evaluating level of function
• Helps develop the plan of care and revise it as necessary
• Consult with family and Agency personnel
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, transfers, resumptions of care, discharges, and significant changes in condition under Agency defined time frames

Compensation Package

• Mileage reimbursement.
• Flexible schedule.
• Competitive Salary (DOE)

Schedule

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location

Great Falls, Montana- Cascade County

Granite Peak Home Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.