Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care•Colorado Springs, CO

15d•$75 - $90•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act, while adhering to the conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement. The role involves assessing patients’ functional and rehabilitation status, evaluating their home environment and physical capabilities, directing treatment, and reporting patient responses or changes in condition to physicians. The therapist also helps patients and caregivers use therapeutic appliances and may train patients to use prosthetic devices. The Physical Therapist coordinates care with patients, families, caregivers, and other personnel; identifies needs for additional home health services; prepares clinical and progress summaries; participates in discharge planning, case conferences, peer consultation, and staff education; and supervises physical therapy assistants according to organizational policy and state regulations. When therapy is the only skilled service, the therapist instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two weeks. This is a full-time, in-person home health position in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Pay is $75–$90 per visit, with a typical visit lasting one hour. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is stated.

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; a discipline license is required.
Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
Good verbal and written communication skills and organizational skills.
Current CPR certification.
Valid driver’s license and an automobile in good working order, insured according to organizational requirements.
Ability to reliably commute to Colorado Springs, Colorado, or planning 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 physician's written 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 physicians.
Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct relevant personnel, family members, and caregivers about applicable treatment phases and program goals, including through case conferences.
Train patients in the use of prosthetic devices when appropriate.
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 and organizational policy.
Participate in patient 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 organizational policy and state regulations.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.
Perform other job-related tasks as requested.