Physical Therapist

PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR

Human Touch Home Care is actively seeking a dedicated and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our team.

As a Physical Therapist with Human Touch Home Care, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care, while making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in your care. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with a skilled and supportive team, all while working in a dynamic and growth-oriented environment. This is an exciting opportunity to advance your professional skills and contribute to shaping the future of home healthcare.

About Us: Human Touch Home Care is a trusted provider of home healthcare services in Colorado. We offer a full range of skilled and non-skilled services to homebound clients, with a strong commitment to delivering compassionate, client-focused care. Our goal is to help improve the quality of life for seniors, disabled individuals, and those dealing with illness, all within the comfort of their homes. Our diverse team is dedicated to meeting the evolving needs of our community with affordable and high-quality healthcare solutions.

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:

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  • 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. 7. 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 Type: PRN

Salary: $75.00-$90.00 per visit

Experience: Home Health Care: 1 year (preferred)

License: PT Physical Therapist

Work Location: In person

Note: This job description covers the essential responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits associated with a position as a Physical Therapist. Adjustments can be made based on specific organizational needs and local regulatory requirements.

can be made based on specific organizational needs and local regulatory requirements.