SummaryWe are hiring for a Full-Time Physical Therapist.Salary: 33.48-46.52 hourly DOEAt At Home Home Health in Alamosa, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a
culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful
connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families,
each other, and the communities we serve-it truly is all about helping
people. You can find a home for your career here.As a Physical Therapist, you can expect:the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationshipscontinuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunitiesindependence and autonomycareer growth possibilitiesGive your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced
quality healthcare.ResponsibilitiesThe Physical Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and
evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility,
endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this
assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a
treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the
patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.
Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as
required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs. Consults with
the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws
governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of
care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in
his/her condition to the nurse supervisor and/or the physician.
Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or
maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice and
evidence based techniques.
Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the
patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care,
functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and
other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
According to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit,
and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within
state specific guidelines. Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and
anticipated projected frequency of care to nurse supervisor within 24 hours of
the evaluation.
Participates in staff conferences and committees as requested by the agency.
May supervise home health aides per LHC policy if allowed per state
regulation.
Provides supervision of the PTA as per LHC policy and state regulation.
Participate in a weekend rotation to provide services for their respective
agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.
Prepares a written discharge summary and/or a written summary report on
patient's condition at least every 60 days.
Provides in-service education as requested by agency leadership.
Adheres to LHC Therapy Standards of Practice in provision of services to all
patients.
Is responsible for accessing education to maintain and enhance clinical
knowledge and skills that are up to date with the current standards of care
for the profession and to maintain state issued licensure.
All other duties as assigned.Education and ExperienceLicensure Requirements
Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of CO
Current CPR certification
Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to
a dependable vehicleEqual Opportunity Employer - vets, disability.
Full-time