Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care • Colorado Springs, CO

14d • Onsite

About The Position

Human Touch Home Care is hiring a Physical Therapist in the Colorado area to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in clients’ homes. The role involves working one-on-one with patients to promote independence and improve mobility and quality of life, with flexible scheduling and support from a clinical team. Pay is per visit, with a typical visit lasting one hour. The position is full-time and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus. The employee may also be assigned other related duties, and duties may be adjusted based on organizational and industry needs.

Requirements

• Degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• License to practice as a physical therapist in the state, if applicable; a Physical Therapy License is required.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist.
• Good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with an automobile in good working order and insured according to organization requirements.
• Ability to reliably commute to Colorado Springs, Colorado.

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 patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status and participate in developing the total plan of care.
• Evaluate the home environment and 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 caregivers 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, in accordance with organization policy.
• Participate in discharge planning.
• Provide physical therapy consultation to home 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.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus.
• 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