What are the responsibilities and job description for the Home Health Physical Therapist Opportunity position at Interim HealthCare?
Company Overview
">- Interim HealthCare is the nation's first home care company and a leading employer of Home Health Physical Therapists (PT).
Salary
">- We offer competitive, weekly pay with travel time and mileage reimbursement.
Job Description
">- As a Home Health Physical Therapist, you will provide personalized, home-based therapy to patients who have lost mobility, strength, and functionality due to an illness or injury.
- You will work as part of a home health team focused on the patient's plan of care and goals, which may include an RN, LPN, CNA, HHA, OT, and SLP.
- Your responsibilities will include observing movements, conducting assessments, documenting progress, and modifying care plans as needed.
- You will assist patients with exercises and hands-on therapy to manage pain and increase mobility.
- Educate patients on their plan of care, established goals, exercises, and self-care.
- Coach family members on the plan of care, therapy goals, and safely assisting with exercises.
Required Skills and Qualifications
">- A graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Program and an active PT license in Colorado are required.
- Minimum 1 year of physical therapy experience, ideally in home healthcare, is preferred.
- BLS/CPR certification (demonstration course required) is necessary.
- Knowledge of state and federal home health regulations is essential.
- Good clinical judgment, strong interpersonal skills, dexterity, and compassion are essential qualities for this role.
- A background check and drug test are required, including testing for THC.
Benefits
">- Our Home Health Physical Therapists enjoy flexible assignments to fit your needs, a 1:1 patient ratio, and continuing education benefits.
- Dental, vision, and supplemental benefits are available for everyone, as well as holiday and PTO pay for full-time employees.
- We recognize the crucial role Physical Therapists play in the healing process and support our therapists in their careers.
Why Work for Interim HealthCare?
">- We value and appreciate our therapists and offer a supportive, caring management team.
- We are passionate about putting patients first and providing high-quality care.
Interim HealthCare provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status.
