Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Care; Pueblo (CO); On-site; USD 103,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Per visit pay

Job summary

Human Touch Home Care in Pueblo, CO is seeking a licensed physical therapist to provide home-based physical therapy on a PRN basis with pay per visit between $75 and $90. Each typical visit lasts about one hour and requires reliable transportation to patient homes in the service area.

The PT will assess functional status, develop and initiate treatment plans, instruct patients and caregivers, document progress, and coordinate discharge planning.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in the state.
• Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Good organization and planning skills.
• CPR certification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provides PT services per physician's plan of care.
• Assess and evaluate patient status and progress.
• Directs PT treatment and instructs patients/caregivers.
• Document progress summaries and discharge planning.
• Refer to other home health services when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

CPR certified

Education

Baccalaureate or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Tools

Licensed driver with insured vehicle

Job description

PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

SIGN ON BONUS $6,000

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.
• 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: 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)

License/Certification: Discipline 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.