Full Time SIGN ON BONUS $5,000

Human Touch Home Care is hiring Physical Therapist in the Colorado area. Our growing home healthcare agency is seeking a dedicated PT to provide high-quality, patient-centered care in the comfort of clients' homes. This is an opportunity to work one-on-one with patients, promote independence, and help improve mobility and quality of life while enjoying flexible scheduling and a supportive clinical team.

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.

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, PRN

Pay: $70.00.-90.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour) - Full-time, PRN

Medical specialties: Home Health

Work setting: In-person

Ability to commute: Colorado Springs, CO: Reliably commute (Required)

Experience: Physical Therapy 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification: Physical Therapy License (Required)

The above statements are intended 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.

Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

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