PRN Physical Therapist (PT) | Horizon Home Health and Hospice | Idaho City

Pennant Group•Meridian, ID

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About The Position

Horizon Home Health and Hospice is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist to provide home health physical therapy services in Idaho City. The therapist provides services according to a written physician’s plan of care, evaluates patients’ functional and rehabilitative status and home environments, and contributes to individualized care planning. The role also includes patient and caregiver instruction, clinical documentation, coordination with physicians and other home health services, discharge planning, and supervision of Physical Therapy Assistants. Home Health and Hospice experience is preferred.

Requirements

Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist in the State of Idaho.
Must have current CPR certification.
Must have a current driver’s license and auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

Home Health and Hospice experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide physical therapy services according to a written physician’s plan of care.
Assess and evaluate patients’ 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 applicable therapy procedures 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 needed.
Prepare and submit clinical and progress summaries based on goal attainment and organizational policy.
Participate in patient discharge planning.
Provide physical therapy consultation to 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.
Follow the organization’s documentation and care procedures and standards of personal and professional conduct.
When therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.