Physical Therapist

Deercreekseniorliving; Missoula (MT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Travel reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Pennant Group, Inc. is seeking a licensed physical therapist to provide home health PT services under a physician's plan of care. The role emphasizes interdisciplinary assessment, patient and family education, and ongoing care plan development with caregivers.

Responsibilities include documenting notes, coordinating with physicians, supervising assistants, and contributing to discharge planning and quality programs.

Qualifications

• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state.
• CAPTE-accredited degree in physical therapy or equivalent.
• Two years of experience as a physical therapist;Home health experience preferred.
• Verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license and access to transportation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and monitor an individualized care plan with patient and caregivers.
• Counsel patients, caregivers, and families; provide education.
• Prepare clinical notes and progress summaries on goals.
• Communicate with physician and other health care practitioners about the plan.
• Provide PT services per physician plan of care; assess mobility, ROM, strength.
• Instruct patients and families in use of therapeutic devices.
• Supervise PT assistants according to policy and state rules.
• Participate in discharge planning and in-service education.

Skills

Experience as PT

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

Education

CAPTE-accredited degree in Physical Therapy

CPR certification

Driver's license

Auto insurance requirement

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The physical therapist 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

1. 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);


2. Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;


3. Provides patient and caregiver education;


4. Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals;


5. 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;


6. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to: i. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment. ii. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab. iii. Directing physical therapy treatment. iv. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances. v. Determining priority needs for physical therapy vi. Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.


7. 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.


8. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.


9. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.


10. Participates in discharge planning for patient.


11. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed;


12. Participates in peer consultation process.


13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.


14. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.


15. 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

1. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.


2. Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.


3. Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.


4. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.


5. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.


6. 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.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)


• Dental insurance


• Disability insurance


• Employee assistance program


• Flexible spending account


• Health insurance
  
• Health savings account


• Life insurance


• Opportunities for advancement


• Paid time off


• Travel reimbursement


• Vision insurance

Medical specialties

• Home Health


• License/Certification: Physical Therapy License (Required)


• CPR Certification (Required)


• auto insurance (Required)


• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location

• In person

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation and transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.