Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care•Thornton, CO

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Human Touch Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide home health care to homebound clients in Colorado. The role provides physical therapy in accordance with a physician’s written plan of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. The therapist assesses and evaluates patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status; helps develop and carry out plans of care; evaluates home environments; and provides treatment, patient and caregiver instruction, consultation, documentation, and discharge-planning support. The position also includes coordinating with physicians and other home health services, participating in case conferences and peer consultation, providing staff education, and supervising physical therapy assistants. The posting describes the position as full-time, with pay of $75–$100 per visit (a typical visit is one hour) and a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

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 also lists a discipline 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’s license and an automobile in good working order, insured according to organizational requirements.
Ability to reliably commute to Thornton, Colorado, or plan to relocate before starting work.

Nice To Haves

Community or home health experience is preferred.
One year of discipline experience is listed as 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 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 and, when appropriate, train patients to use prosthetic devices.
Report patients’ reactions to treatment and changes in condition to physicians.
Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct personnel and family or caregivers in relevant treatment phases and program goals, including through case conferences.
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 peer consultation.
Supervise physical therapy assistants according to organizational policy and state regulations.
When physical therapy is the only skilled service, instruct, supervise, and evaluate home health aide care every two weeks.