Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care; Pueblo (CO); Vor Ort; USD 103.000 - 124.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Human Touch Home Health Care in Pueblo, CO is seeking a licensed physical therapist to provide in-home physical therapy services under a physician's plan of care. The role is PRN and requires adherence to organization policies.

Responsibilities include evaluating functional status, directing therapy, instructing patients and caregivers, coordinating with physicians, and supervising therapy assistants. Applicants should have a PT degree and Colorado license, CPR, and reliable transportation.

Qualifikationen

• Degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist in Colorado.
• Two years of PT experience; community/home health preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Current CPR certification.

Aufgaben

• Provides physical therapy services per physician's plan of care and state act.
• Assesses strength, mobility, gait and ROM; contributes to care plan development.
• Directs PT treatment and educates patients and families on devices.
• Identifies needs for other home health services and refers as needed.
• Prepares progress summaries as goals are attained per policy.
• Provides PT consultation to families/caregivers as indicated.
• Supervises PT assistants per policy and state regulations.
• Instructs and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks when therapy is sole skilled service.

Kenntnisse

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Two years of PT experience

Licensed PT in CO

Ausbildung

Degree in Physical Therapy (BPT/MS/DPT)

Jobbeschreibung

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.

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 and 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.

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

PRN

Pay

$75.00-90.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)

Medical specialties

Home Health

Work setting

In-person

Ability to commute

Pueblo, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience

Discipline 1 year (Preferred)

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.