Physical Therapist

**PAY IS PER VISIT NOT PER HOUR**

**SIGN ON BONUS $6,000**

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.

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