Physical Therapist

Abode Hospice and Home Health

Physical Therapist - Home Health

Are you a Physical Therapist looking for a new opportunity? Abode Home Health Care is seeking a passionate, dedicated Home Health Physical Therapist to join our team in Grand Junction, CO! Along with enjoying the benefits of flexibility and autonomy, you will have the opportunity to grow your therapy skillset while providing essential one-on-one care in the patient's home while supporting their families. Join our team today to begin helping families when they need it most!

How you will contribute (not limited to):

You will make a difference in our patients' lives by providing safe patient care, delivering individualized physician care plans to ensure an optimal care experience, working as part of an interdisciplinary team, and supporting both patients and their families. Take this chance to make a meaningful impact with your career today!

Location: Grand Junction Branch

Coverage area: UP valley Parachute, New Castle, Silt

Schedule: Full Time, Mon - Fri

Our comprehensive benefits include:

Competitive compensation
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible schedule
• Employee referral program
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Performs physical therapy evaluation and treatment of patients based upon physician orders/referrals
• Completes a comprehensive evaluation using appropriate evaluation and assessment tools and procedures
• Reviews patient records for current diagnosis, past medical history, precautions and contraindications
• Establishes measurable goals and develops treatment plan to move the patient toward his or her maximum level of independence and/or function
• Regularly re-assesses effectiveness of treatment plan, progress of patient towards goals and the need for modifying goals or treatment
• Communicates patient's needs and progress to the treatment team, physician, person receiving services, family members, as applicable
• Consults with medical providers regarding patient evaluation and treatment, progress of the patient and discharge from treatment
• Recommends and assists in securing special adaptive equipment for patient to improve function and incorporates the use of adaptive equipment to enhance the rehab program
• Maintains and submits evaluation, treatment and billing documentation in the format and timelines required by the Company, facility, funding source, local, state and federal regulations
• Adheres to standards of the Company's Code of Business Conduct, policies, Health Insurance Portability Accountability Act and Corporate Compliance programs and appropriate professional practice standards and applicable state/federal laws
• Supervises Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides in direct patient care and patient-related activities in accordance with state practice act
• Attends, participates in and/or conducts internal staff development programs and meetings; obtains continuing education as required by company policy and regulations; maintains and enhances clinical practice skills

• Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Physical Therapy from a college or university with accredited Physical Therapy program
• Current, unrestricted license as Physical Therapist in state of operation
• Current Basic Life Support or Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification in accordance state regulations
• A minimum of one year's work experience as a physical therapist preferred
• Demonstrates knowledge of rehabilitation techniques related to complex neurological injury
• Communicates effectively and professionally in verbal and written interactions
• Demonstrates strong organization skills and attention to detail
• Possesses the physical ability to perform job related duties which may require sitting, lifting, standing, bending, stooping, stretching, walking, pushing, and pulling
• A health screen or examination may be required prior to assignment and periodically thereafter, depending on the specific location policy, local or state regulations to verify that he/she is physically capable of performing assigned duties with or without reasonable accommodations.

PT - Physical Therapist - Home Health