Physical Therapist

Canyon Home Care and Hospice Idaho is dedicated to delivering exceptional home-based care to patients tailored to their unique needs. Our services range from recovery and rehabilitation after surgery or injury to chronic disease management and pediatric care for the medically dependent. We also specialize in providing compassionate palliative care for those with terminal illnesses and hospice care during end-of-life stages.

Our mission is to support patients and their families with expert care in the comfort of their homes.

This is a full-time, on-site Physical Therapist role based in Meridian,  Physical Therapist will be responsible for providing evidence-based physical therapy assessments and customized treatment plans to patients, focusing on improving their mobility, strength, and overall functionality. Daily tasks include crafting personalized rehabilitation programs, working closely with patients and their families to address individual needs, and promoting recovery in a home-based care environment.

The therapist will collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive patient care.

• Proficiency in Physical Therapy techniques and principles, and a strong foundation in medicine and rehabilitation practices
• Expertise in delivering high-quality patient care, emphasizing safety, empathy, and individualized treatment
• Experience or training in providing home care services to diverse patient groups
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
• Licensed Physical Therapist in the State of Idaho
• Bachelor's or Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited institution
• CPR certification and the ability to meet health and safety protocols
• Familiarity with home health or hospice care is a plus

• Assists the physician or intermediate care provider in evaluating level of function, helps develop the plan of care and revise as necessary.
• Advises and consults with the family and other agency personnel.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Directs and supervises assistant (PTA, HHA) personnel per requirements and as assigned.
• Completes initial history and evaluation visit, notifies physician of patient needs and submits plan of care and orders for physician approval.
• Performs all skilled physical therapy procedures as ordered by physician.
• Consults with physicians regarding change in treatment.
• Writes reports to physicians regarding patients progress.
• Instructs patients and family/significant others in home programs and activities of daily living and documents instruction in the patients clinical records.
• Attends all staff meetings and patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Supervises the PTA every 30-days and HHA (per requirements) as assigned.
• Completes and submits OASIS assessments, reassessments, and transfers, resumptions of care, discharges and significant change in condition in accordance with Agency defined time frames if therapist has been trained and evaluated for competency on tasks.
• Appropriately utilizes ICD-10 diagnoses and codes.
• Completes a discharge summary upon completion of therapy services.
• Completes a 60-day summary for physician every 60 days if further treatment is to be continued (recertification).
• Observes confidentiality and safeguards all patient related information.
• Prepares and submits patient evaluations, clinical and progress notes in a timely manner as outlined in Agency policy.
• Immediately reports to Clinical Manager/Therapy Director/RN any patient incidents/variances or complaints.
• Participants in peer review and QM activities as requested.
• Adheres to Agency standards and consistently interprets and accurately performs all assigned responsibilities.
• Maintains acceptable attendance status, per Agency policy.
• Reports all incomplete work assignments to Clinical Manager/Therapy Supervisor.
• Appearance is always within Agency standards; is clean and well-groomed.
• Demonstrates effective time management skills through daily documentation and infrequent overtime for routine assignments.
• Maintains clean and neat work environment.
• Demonstrates sound judgment, critical thinking and decision making.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care