Physical Therapist

MUST RELOCATE TO - COLORADO

Human Touch Home Care is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Healthcare Physical Therapist (PT). The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

About us : We are a home healthcare provider in the Colorado area. We provide comprehensive, skilled, and non-skilled services, to our home bound clients in Colorado, with an excellent track record of client-focused care.

We strive to help clients to improve their lives while in the comfort of their homes. To meet our standard of care, we offer a variety of affordable and high-quality home health care solutions that will meet the needs of the seniors, disabled, and ill members of the community.

Applicants in Montreat, Henderson and McDowell NC are encouraged to apply. There will be a relocation package.

Benefits : Only for full time employees

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
• Positive and supportive work environment
• Contribution to improving healthcare access and quality in the community
• Comprehensive benefits package including :
• Health insurance
• Vision
• Dental
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Retirement plans

Responsibilities :

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.

This may include, but will not be limited to :

Assessing and evaluating therapeutic / rehabilitative / functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.

Evaluates home environment.

• Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM-potential for rehab.
• Directing physical therapy treatment.
• Instructing patients and families / caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.
• Determining priority needs for physical therapy.
• Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and / or family / caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.
• Identifies patient and family / caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.
• Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.
• Provides physical therapy consultation to home families / caregivers when indicated.
• Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.
• Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job.

The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Qualifications :

• Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master's program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community / home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

Job Types : Full-time, Part-time

Pay : $75.00 - $120.00 per visit

Benefits : Only for full time employees

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule : Monday to Friday, Weekends as needed

Experience in Home Health : 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location : In person

License : Active PT License (Required)

Relocation : Relocation package to be discussed in detail at the time of interview

Note - This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may be required to perform other related duties as assigned by their supervisor.

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