Physical Therapist - Medical

Come join our awesome team as a Physical Therapist

with Home Health of Western Colorado. This is a PRN role! Home

Health of Western Colorado is part of Volunteers of America

National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare

subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Pay :

$54.52 - $58.42 per hour based on experience Schedule : This is a

PRN role and requires some travel to client's homes The Physical

Therapist will provide ongoing therapy evaluations and treatments

and education to clients in a timely manner per physician’s orders.

To provide leadership and supervision of physical therapy services

to other physical therapists, assistants and aides. The Physical

Therapist evaluates and treats clients, communicates with families,

physicians and other health team members and maintains appropriate

documentation of services and complying with State and Federal

regulations. Participates in on-going agency meetings and conducts

in-service and training for agency staff on ongoing basis. Graduate

from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American

Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a

Physical Therapist in state where practicing. Able to understand

medical terminology and how it applies to physical therapy, to

communicate with residents, staff, physicians, and to prepare

meaningful reports. Spatial and form perception are necessary to

visualize anatomical structure of the disabled part of the body and

the relation to therapeutic devices in remedial actions.

Coordination and dexterity are necessary when treating clients and

handling therapeutic equipment. Ability to communicate with clients

to establish favorable attitude and to motivate the clients to

desired cooperation and effort in his / her rehabilitation

development. Possesses adequate strength and endurance to meet the

physical demands involved in moving clients and equipment into

position for treatment and in manipulating equipment and clients.

Be willing to work weekends and holidays, as needed, on a

rotational schedule. Be willing to travel and work at other VOANS

facilities, as needed. Ability to utilize computers and other

electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and

documentation. Accurately screens and evaluates clients and

provides PT upon written order of physician within twenty-four (24)

hours of referral. Maintains a line of communication with

appropriate agencies for prior and continuing authorization of

therapy treatment. Communicates a report regarding the client’s

progress to attending physician. Consults with the physician

regarding clients’ change of condition as indicated during the

course of treatment. Re-evaluates the client in conjunction with

the attending physician. Supervises the operation of physical

therapy services to ensure an acceptable level of performance from

assistants and support staff. Physician’s orders. Plan of care.

Treatment procedure(s) and baseline clinical data. Other pertinent

information as required by agency's policies. Supervise physical

therapy assistants and / or physical therapy aides in direct client

care and client-related activities according to State and Federal

requirements. Participates in client care planning conferences,

initial conferences, for residents on physical therapy programs,

and when requested by nursing and / or therapy department.

Communicate with Director of Clinical Services and other health

team members regarding client progress, problems and plans for

specific clients. Confers with Director of Clinical Services on an

ongoing basis relevant to the development and implementation of

department objectives with respect to overall agency and

organizational goals. Assists therapy assistants in maintaining

productivity standards. Maintains proper documentation and billing

functions using computer. Assists with personnel functions of the

Physical Therapy Department along with Director of Clinical

Services : Initiates and directs in-service training programs for

the department. Teaches appropriate physical therapy procedures and

supportive activities to clients, family members (as needed), and

other health care personnel who share responsibility for client's

care in a variety of settings. Assists in ensuring that physical

therapy services are provided on a continuous basis without

interruption. Assists with finding replacement for

therapist / assistant when needed. Comply with the Physical Therapy

Practice Act in the state. At Home Health of Western Colorado , our

aim is to find friendly and compassionate staff who are specially

trained to care for patients' needs as individuals, respect their

privacy, and help clients maintain as much independence as

possible. While providing at-home care to our patients, we want our

staff to feel cared for and love their work while maintaining a

work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is

a part of our comprehensive benefits package. Our diverse and

involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain

relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always

practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually

affirm each team member’s contribution to the quality of our

work.  Take pride in helping others and join us today! At

VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity.

Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard

to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age,

physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status,

sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic

information, military and veteran status, and any other

characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that

blending individual strengths and unique personal differences

nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our

mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where

everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal

best.   Physical Therapist This employer is required to notify

all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

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from the Department of Labor.