Physical Therapist
About The Position
Human Touch Home Care is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide skilled care to homebound clients in Colorado. The role delivers patient-centered physical therapy in clients’ homes, following physician plans of care and the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. The Physical Therapist assesses patients and their home environments, develops and directs treatment, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates other home health services, and contributes to care planning and discharge. The position also includes consultation, staff education, peer consultation, and supervision of physical therapy assistants and, when applicable, home health aides. The employer describes a collaborative and supportive work environment, opportunities for professional development and advancement, and the opportunity to contribute to community healthcare. The position is listed as PRN, paid per visit at $75–$100. The advertised $10,000 sign-on bonus and listed benefits apply only to full-time employees; the posting does not establish this PRN role as full-time.
Requirements
- Degree from an accredited baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy.
- Unencumbered Colorado state license or compact license.
- 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 organization requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Community or home health experience is preferred; the posting separately lists one year of home health care experience 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 other personnel and family or caregivers in relevant aspects and goals of the program, 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, as directed by organization policy.
- Participate in patient discharge planning.
- Provide physical therapy consultation to patients’ 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 for full-time employees only.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience (benefits section states full-time employees only).
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities (benefits section states full-time employees only).
- Positive and supportive work environment (benefits section states full-time employees only).
- Flexible schedule.
- Paid mileage at $0.70.
- Health insurance for full-time employees only.
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees only.
