LOVE WHAT YOU DO! Do you have a passion for health care and a passion for life? If so, join the team that is committed to providing excellence in health care! Elite Home Health & Hospice is looking for a fulltime Physical Therapist who is passionate about health care, has strong clinical skills and enjoys being a part of a rapidly growing team. This future Elite team member will understand the emphasis on community health education/experience, strong communication skills and have a very strong desire to make a positive impact in their community. The Elite team is committed to life-changing services for their clients and families. Join Elite and LOVE WHAT YOU DO! To find our more about Elite Home Health & Hospice, please visit our website at www.elitehhh.com. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 1. Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. 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 5. as necessary. 6. Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals. 7. Participates in discharge planning for patient. 8. Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy. 9. Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated. 10. Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed. 11. Participates in peer consultation process. 12. Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations. 13. When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks. The above statements are only meant to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by the employee of this job. The employee may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those stated in this description. SALARY: $90,000 - $115,000 BENEFITS: Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance; 401(k); Employee Assistance Program; Flexible Spending Account; HSA; additional voluntary benefits offered. The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com. Elite Home Health And Hospice Is A Medicare Certified Home Health And Hospice Agency That Serves Asotin & Garfield Counties In Washington, And Nez Perce County In Idaho. Our Team Of Professionals Is Dedicated To Providing Life-Changing Service In Your Home Under The Direction Of Your Physician. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to ensuring that all conditions and privileges of employment, including recruitment, hiring, evaluation, transfer, promotion, discipline, determination of compensation and/or benefits, and termination of employment, for all job classifications, are based on qualifications and work record. No employment decision is made, nor do we discriminate, on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex/pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, veteran status, or disability.