PRN Home Health Weekend Physical Therapist (PT)

Aspen Home Health & Hospice of The Treasure Valley•Meridian, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Home Health Physical Therapist provides patient-centered physical therapy services to individuals in their homes. The therapist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with physical impairments, functional limitations, and mobility issues; develops personalized therapy plans; and implements interventions to support functional outcomes. This is a PRN, as-needed weekend role.

Requirements

Valid Physical Therapy license in the state where work is performed.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with patients, families, caregivers, and healthcare professionals.
Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple responsibilities, and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to build rapport with patients through a compassionate and caring demeanor.
Ability to lift and transfer patients, with or without assistance, up to 50 pounds.
Ability to bend, stand, walk, and climb stairs for extended periods.
Strength to handle therapeutic equipment and assist patients with mobility and physical activities.
Visual acuity and dexterity for reading medical records and handling therapeutic tools.
Ability to respond swiftly and efficiently to emergency situations.
Ability to work in varied home environments, including stairs, tight spaces, and uneven surfaces.
Ability to accept criticism and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.
Ability to use abdominal and lower-back muscles repeatedly or continuously over time to support the body without fatigue.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of physical therapy experience in a home health or similar setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Evaluate patients’ physical abilities, limitations, and needs, and develop individualized therapy plans.
Develop and implement treatment programs to improve patients’ mobility, strength, flexibility, and functional performance.
Use therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, modalities, and assistive devices to address patient impairments and goals.
Educate patients and families on exercise techniques, home exercise programs, recovery strategies, and daily living activities.
Monitor and document patient progress, responses to therapy, and changes in condition; provide reports to supervising physicians and healthcare team members.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
Advise patients on assistive devices and home modifications that can improve functional independence.
Maintain accurate, current patient records in compliance with regulatory and organizational standards.
Participate in care-plan development and case conferences with the healthcare team.
Stay current with advancements in physical therapy practices and participate in ongoing professional development.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Maintain regular attendance and timeliness according to the schedule designated by the department supervisor or manager.