Physical Therapist PT Santa Fe

Harmonyhomehealth; Albuquerque (NM); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Scheduling

Competitive Compensation

Career Advancement

Job summary

A leading home health care provider in Albuquerque is seeking a dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist to join their team. This role involves performing assessments, developing personalized care plans, and providing vital patient education. Candidates should hold an active state physical therapist license, have strong organizational skills, and the capacity for independent work. The position offers flexible scheduling and requires driving to various patient locations.

Qualifications

• Possess a valid driver's license and auto insurance.
• Great understanding of home health laws and guidelines.
• Capacity to supervise others and handle crises.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and functional patient assessments.
• Develop a plan of care with patient goals.
• Provide evidence-based interventions in patient homes.
• Educate patients and families on care programs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Computer/Technology literacy

Ability to work independently

Interpersonal communication

Education

Active State Physical Therapist License

Current CPR with BLS card

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• Flexible Scheduling
• Competitive Compensation
• Careers Advancement

Job Summary

Home health physical therapists are central to the care team and to maximizing a patient’s functional potential. Clinicians working in home health are on the front lines of health care and often practice at the top of their license. If you are interested in a changing work environment, seeing patients with a variety of diagnoses, and flexibility in your schedule, home health just may be your best choice!

Responsibilities

• Perform physical and functional patient assessments
• Develop a plan of care with patient goals
• Provide evidence-based direct intervention with patients in their place of residence
• Perform Home Safety Evaluations
• Communicate effectively and respectfully with a diverse patient population and co-workers
• Educate patients and family members in home programs, use of the equipment and available resources
• Submit required documentation in a timely manner

Qualifications

• Active State Physical Therapist License
• Current CPR with BLS card
• Valid driver’s license, at least state minimum auto insurance, and an operational vehicle
• Possess or obtain a good understanding of Federal, State, and local laws and regulatory guidelines governing home health operations
• Great organization skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision
• Capacity to appropriately supervise others
• Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations
• Computer/Technology literacy and experience documenting on an Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extensive standing, walking, and sitting
• Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or assistance with transferring patients
• Requires frequent reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, and crouching

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee in this job. The employee may be asked to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description.