Physical Therapist (PT)

Company Overview

Valeo Hospice is dedicated to providing exceptional home health and hospice services, caring for one patient and one employee at a time. Our mission is to deliver compassionate, personalized care that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Job Summary

Valeo Home Health is seeking a Physical Therapist to join our team. In this role, you will provide skilled therapy in patients’ homes, helping them achieve their rehabilitation goals and regain independence. You will work closely with patients and caregivers to develop and implement individualized care plans that support function, safety, and overall quality of life.

Responsibilities:

• Provide skilled physical therapy in patients’ homes according to the physician’s plan of care, seeing multiple patients per day.
• Evaluate and assess patient function and assist in developing and updating individualized care plans.
• Deliver treatments to relieve pain, restore function, and support maximum performance using appropriate modalities.
• Monitor patient progress, document outcomes, and communicate changes to the physician, DON, and care team.
• Educate patients, caregivers, and staff on therapy goals, techniques, and use of adaptive devices or equipment.
• Reassess patient needs regularly and revise plans of care as appropriate.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members to ensure coordinated, high-quality care.
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives, staff meetings, and ongoing education.
• Provide required supervision of the Physical Therapy Assistant at least every 30 days.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, and drive for extended periods while providing in-home care.
• Ability to assist and lift patients, as well as move equipment or supplies, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Regular use of a tablet for documentation, communication, and training.

Disclaimer:

This description reflects the general nature and level of work for the Physical Therapist (PT) position. It is not exhaustive, and responsibilities, duties, or qualifications may evolve with the organization or regulatory requirements.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Fortis Health is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. Fortis Health prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Fortis Health conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (APTA or AMA approved) (required).
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in the state of Utah (required).
• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a Physical Therapist (required)