Physical Therapist

PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

SIGN ON BONUS $5,000

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.

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 and 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: PRN

Pay: $75.00-100.00 per visit (typical visit 1 hour)

Medical specialties: Home Health

Work setting: In-person

Ability to commute: Denver, CO: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

**Experience:**Discipline 1 year (Preferred)

**License/Certification:**Discipline 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.**