Physical Therapist

Human Touch Home Health Care

$145K — $187K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program.
  • Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in Colorado.
  • Minimum of two years experience, preferably in community/home health.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Current CPR certification required.
  • Must have a valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

  • Provide physical therapy services per physician's plan of care.
  • Assess and evaluate patients' therapeutic and functional status.
  • Initiate and direct physical therapy programs.
  • Instruct patients and caregivers on therapeutic equipment.
  • Identify additional home health service needs and refer accordingly.
  • Prepare clinical progress summaries based on therapy goals.
  • Participate in discharge planning for patients.

Benefits

  • Sign-on bonus of $5,000 for full-time employees.
  • Competitive salary based on experience.
  • Professional development and growth opportunities.
  • Positive and supportive work environment.
  • Comprehensive health benefits including medical, vision, and dental.
  • Paid vacation and sick leave.
Full Job Description
PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR
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.

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
    • Vacation Time
    • Sick Leave

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: Fulltime

Pay: $70.00-90.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)

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)

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. Job duties may also be adjusted based on organizational and industry needs.

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