Physical Therapist Home Health

CHI HaH HC Colorado Springs; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CommonSpirit Health at Home seeks a skilled Physical Therapist to join our team serving Teller County and the Colorado Springs area. In this PRN home-based role, you will assess patients, design personalized treatment plans, and support rehabilitation to improve mobility and quality of life.

You will collaborate with families and healthcare professionals to promote safe exercises, educate caregivers, and document progress in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Active registered PT license in the state where you practice.
• CPR/BLS Certification current.
• One-year physical therapy experience in teaching or clinical setting preferred but not required.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations of patients’ physical abilities, mobility, strength, and functional limitations.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities to improve patients’ physical function and mobility.
• Educate patients and their families about exercises, safety, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent re-injury.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

Skills

CPR/BLS Certification

Driver's License

Teaching/clinical experience preferred

Education

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

This is a PRN position and will be for primary service areas of Teller County

CommonSpirit Health at Home leverages AI-powered clinical documentation to reduce documentation, enhance work-life balance, and maximize patient time.

We are seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join CommonSpirit Health at Home's team. The successful candidate will provide physical therapy services to patients in their homes, promoting rehabilitation, recovery, and improved quality of life. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will work closely with patients, families, caregivers, and other healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized treatment plans that address each patient's unique needs and goals.

The focus of Physical Therapy is to improve functional movement. Practicing in the home setting, where patients spend most of their time, is the most “functional” place to make an impact on this!

Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations of patients’ physical abilities, mobility, strength, and functional limitations.
• Implement therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and modalities to improve patients’ physical function and mobility.
• Educate patients and their families about exercises, safety, and lifestyle modifications to promote recovery and prevent re-injury.
• Monitor and document patient progress, adjusting treatment plans as necessary to achieve optimal outcomes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in compliance with state regulations and agency policies.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Active registered PT license in the state which you practice
• Must obtain and maintain current CPR/BLS Certification
• One-year physical therapy experience in teaching or clinical setting is preferred, but not required.
• Current Drivers License
• Comply with federal, state and local laws and regulations

Ready to Make a Difference?

At CommonSpirit Health at Home, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in every aspect of our organization. We value the unique contributions of all individuals, including minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Where You'll Work

CommonSpirit Health at Home is part of an expansive health care network that is committed to providing better patient care, with better outcomes, where it is best received, at home. As a faith-based organization, we are committed to finding new ways to improve the health of our patients and their families and the health of the communities we serve. Rooted in humankindness, our ministry is at the heart of everything we do and can be seen in every patient we touch.