Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care • Colorado Springs, CO

15d • $70 - $90 • Onsite

About The Position

Human Touch Home Care is hiring a Physical Therapist in the Colorado area to provide high-quality, patient-centered home healthcare. The position involves working one-on-one with patients in their homes to promote independence and improve mobility and quality of life, with flexible scheduling and support from a clinical team. Pay is $70–$90 per visit, with a typical visit lasting one hour. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is listed for full-time employees. The position is full-time and in-person, with reliable commuting to Colorado Springs, Colorado required.

The Physical Therapist provides services under a written physician’s plan of care and within the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. The role includes patient assessment and treatment, care planning, clinical documentation, patient and caregiver instruction, coordination and referral for other home health services, discharge planning, consultation, and supervision of physical therapy assistants and, when applicable, home health aide care.

Full-time benefits include health, vision, and dental insurance, vacation time, and sick leave. The posting also lists competitive compensation, professional development and advancement opportunities, a supportive work environment, and the opportunity to contribute to community healthcare access and quality.

Requirements

• Degree from an accredited baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy.
• License to practice as a physical therapist in the state, if applicable; the posting lists a physical therapy license as required.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Valid driver status and an automobile in good working order, insured in accordance with organization requirements.
• Reliable ability to commute to Colorado Springs, Colorado.
• Physical Therapy experience of one year is listed as preferred in the application details.

Nice To Haves

• Community or home health experience is preferred.
• One year of Physical Therapy experience is listed as 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 personnel and family or caregivers in relevant phases of therapy and program goals, 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 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 and 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 for full-time employees.
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
• Positive and supportive work environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to improving healthcare access and quality in the community.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Vacation time.
• Sick leave.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time