Physical Therapist
Human Touch Home Health Care•Denver, CO
•Onsite
About The Position
The Physical Therapist, contracted or employed through the Organization, provides physical therapy services in accordance with a written physician’s plan of care, the state Physical Therapy Practice Act, and the conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. The role is in home health and is performed in person. Compensation is $75–$100 per visit, with a typical visit lasting one hour; a $10,000 sign-on bonus is stated. The position is PRN.
Requirements
- Degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
- Physical therapist license to practice in the state, if applicable; the posting also lists a discipline license as required.
- Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
- Good verbal and written communication skills and organization skills.
- Current CPR certification.
- Valid driver’s license and an automobile in good working order, insured in accordance with organization requirements.
- Ability to reliably commute to Denver, Colorado, or plan to relocate before starting work.
Nice To Haves
- Community or home health experience preferred.
- One year of discipline experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- 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 physical therapy needs.
- Instruct patients and families or caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
- Report the patient’s reaction to treatment and changes in condition to the physician.
- Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel and family or caregivers in applicable phases of therapy and the program’s goals, 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 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.
- Perform other related duties as assigned; duties may be adjusted based on organizational and industry needs.
Benefits
- $10,000 sign-on bonus
