Physical Therapist

Pennant Group

2d•$85,000 - $100,000

About The Position

The Physical Therapist, contracted or employed through the organization, provides physical therapy services in accordance with the physician’s written plan of care and the conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. The role includes assessing patients, developing individualized care plans with patients and caregivers, delivering and directing therapy, documenting progress, and coordinating care with physicians and other health care practitioners. The therapist also supports patient and caregiver education, discharge planning, staff training, quality improvement, and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants. The position requires Colorado licensure, current CPR certification, two years of appropriate physical therapy experience, and reliable transportation for agency-related travel. Benefit Home Health is part of the Cornerstone Group, which includes about 75 home health and hospice agencies nationwide. Although part of a larger organization, the agency operates as a local team serving El Paso County. The organization emphasizes high-quality, compassionate patient care, employee support, clinician autonomy, and the CAPLICO core values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership.

Requirements

Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the State of Colorado.
Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
Good verbal and written communication skills.
Good organizational skills.
Current CPR certification.
Ability to drive and/or access transportation for agency-related travel.
Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance coverage, and access to an automobile.

Nice To Haves

Community or home health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assume responsibility for ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of individualized plans of care in partnership with patients, representatives, and caregivers.
Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
Prepare clinical notes and progress summaries based on attainment of goals.
Communicate with the physician responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners, as appropriate.
Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician’s plan of care.
Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in development of the total plan of care; and evaluate the home environment.
Assess muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, and rehabilitation potential.
Direct physical therapy treatment and determine priority needs for physical therapy.
Instruct patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
Report patient reactions to treatment or changes in condition to the physician.
Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel and family or caregivers in relevant phases and goals of the program, including through case conferences.
Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when needed.
Identify patient and caregiver needs for other home health services and refer as necessary.
Participate in patient discharge planning.
Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participate in peer consultation.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
Supervise Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
Participate in the HHA’s quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.
Perform other job-related tasks as requested.