Physical Therapist

A Registered Physical Therapist (PT) administers physical therapy to patients in their place of residence and is performed in accordance with physician orders and IDG plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Director/Manager of Patient Services.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.

Provides physician and IDG prescribed physical therapy.

Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.

Performs home safety assessments.

Participates with all other health care personnel in patient IDG care planning.

Directs and supervises personnel as required.

Performs all procedures as ordered by physician.

Consults with physicians and IDG regarding change in treatment.

Instructs caregiver in use of good body mechanics for turning and lifting patients.

Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living.

Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.

Participates in QAPI activities as assigned.

Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.

Prepares clinical and progress notes.

Trains patient/family in use of adaptive equipment.

Helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.

Consults with family in addition to Home Health and Hospice personnel.

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.

JOB REQUIREMENTS (Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State, if applicable.

Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.

Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.

Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.

Acceptance of philosophy and goals of home health and hospice.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Cortez/Grand junction

salary: per visit model based on experience.

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

We Are Committed to Providing Life Changing Home Health & Home Care Services within Cortez and Grand Junction Area’s and Southern Colorado Home Front. Rated one of the top 100 Home Care Agencies in the United States by Home Care Elite. Pasco SW Home Health is the perfect in-home-care solution for residents who want to maintain their independence and dignity by continuing to live in the comfort of their own homes.

Pasco SW Home Health provides skilled care nursing, physical therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, home makers, CNA and personal care providers.

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.