Home Health Physical Therapist

Gateway Home Health is a small business in Denver, CO. We are fun, collaborative, engaging and our goal is to be the premier provider of post-acute care.

What sets us apart from other agencies? While many agencies are corporate-run, we pride ourselves on being a local-owned, boutique-style company that provides exceptional care to those we have the honor of working with.

We offer a strongly competitive salary, a multi-discipline collaborative team, very reasonable case load expectations, and a fun team environment. Our team enjoys working together and playing together. Examples of team activities range from snowshoe hiking, ax-throwing, happy hours, and costume contests and picnics.

Responsibilities

• 1.
• 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

A. Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.

B. Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.

C. Directing physical therapy treatment.

D. Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

E. Determining priority needs for physical therapy.

F. Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

2. 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.

3. May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.

4. Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.

5. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

6. 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.

8. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.

9. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.

10. Participates in peer consultation process.

11. Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

12. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises, and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

13. Must adhere to the company attendance and reliability guidelines, which are an essential function of the job to ensure quality, and consistent patient care.

Qualifications:

· Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.

· Licensed to practice as physical therapist by State

· 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.

Pay: $50.00 - $75.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunities for advancement

Work Location: On the road