Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 103,320 - 137,760; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development opportunities

Health insurance

Paid Time Off

Job summary

A home healthcare provider in Colorado is seeking a Physical Therapist to deliver compassionate care and support to patients. The role includes evaluating and treating patients based on a prescribed plan, collaborating with families, and maintaining clinical documentation. The ideal candidate will have a degree in physical therapy, be state-licensed, and possess strong communication skills, with a minimum of two years of experience. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• Degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy.
• Licensed to practice in the state.
• Two years of experience as a physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services according to a physician's plan of care.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs personnel.
• Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Organizational skills

CPR certification

Ability to assess and evaluate patients

Education

Degree in physical therapy

Licensed to practice as physical therapist

Job description

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Human Touch Home Care seeks 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.

• 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.
• Health insurance.
• Vision.
• Paid Time Off.

Responsibilities

1. 1. 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:
   1. A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.
   2. B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.
   3. C. Directing physical therapy treatment.
   4. D. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
   5. E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
   6. F. Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
2. 2. 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.
3. 3. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
4. 4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
5. 5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
6. 6. Participates in discharge planning for patient.
7. 7. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
8. 8. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.
9. 9. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
10. 10. Participates in peer consultation process.
11. 11. Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
12. 12. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Qualifications

1. Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
2. Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
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. Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, PRN

Pay: $75.00-100.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour) - Full-time, PRN

Medical specialties: Home Health

Work setting: In-person

Ability to commute: City Name, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience: Discipline 1 year (Preferred)

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.