Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care•Federal Heights, CO

15d•$75 - $100•Onsite

About The Position

Human Touch Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide skilled home health services to homebound clients in Colorado. The role delivers patient-centered care in patients’ homes and works with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, and other personnel to support rehabilitation and functional goals. The position is full-time, in-person, and paid per visit; visits are typically one hour. Pay is $75–$100 per visit, and a $10,000 sign-on bonus is offered.

Requirements

Degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state, if applicable; a discipline license is required.
Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
Good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
Current CPR certification.
Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured according to organization requirements.
Ability to reliably commute to Thornton, Colorado, or plan to relocate before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Community or home health experience is preferred.
One year of discipline experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician’s plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Assess and evaluate therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; participate in developing 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 patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in condition to the physician.
Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel and family or caregiver members in relevant phases and goals of the program, including through case conferences.
Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
Identify patient and family or caregiver needs for other home health services and make referrals as necessary.
Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment, as directed by organization policy.
Participate in patient discharge planning.
Provide physical therapy consultation to patients’ families or caregivers when indicated.
Provide in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
Participate in the peer consultation process.
Supervise physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.