Come join our awesome team as a Physical Therapist at Home Health of Western
Colorado! $10,200 retention bonus to be paid out over 36 months.
Home Health of Western Colorado is part of Volunteers of America National
Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare affiliate of the
Volunteers of America parent organization.
Physical Therapist Job Highlights:
- $49.00 - $52.50/hr - depending on previous experience
- 403(b) Retirement Plan;
- Career scholarships;
- Quality training, continuing career education and leadership programs;
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance, or
- Pay in lieu of benefits;
Paid Time Off & Holidays
Physical Therapist Schedule:
8:30am to 5:00pm Monday through Friday
Objective: To provide ongoing therapy evaluations and treatments and
education to residents 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 patients,
communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and
maintains appropriate
documentation of services including MDS responsibilities complying with State
and Federal regulations.
Participates in on-going facility meetings and conducts in-service and
training for facility staff on ongoing
basis in restorative and maintenance techniques.
Required Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual
must be able to perform each
essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are
representative of the knowledge, skill and/or
ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
1. 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.
2. Able to understand medical terminology and how it applies to physical
therapy, to communicate with
residents, staff, physicians, and to prepare meaningful reports.
3. 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.
4. Coordination and dexterity are necessary when treating residents and
handling therapeutic equipment.
5. Ability to communicate with residents to establish favorable attitude and
to motivate the residents to
desired cooperation and effort in his/her rehabilitation development.
6. Possesses adequate strength and endurance to meet the physical demands
involved in moving residents
and equipment into position for treatment and in manipulating equipment and
residents.
7. Be willing to work weekends and holidays, as needed, on a rotational
schedule.
8. Be willing to travel and work at other VOA facilities, as needed.
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9. If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of age
and meet the MVR organization
standards.
10. Maintain productivity standards as directed by supervisor.
11. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such
as timekeeping, in-servicing and
documentation.
Essential Functions: To perform this job successfully, an individual must
be able to perform
each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with
disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Accurately screens and evaluates residents and provides PT upon written
order of physician within
twenty-four (24) hours of referral.
a. Evaluates each resident and initiates any ordered treatment(s).
b. Maintains a line of communication with appropriate agencies for prior and
continuing
authorization of therapy treatment.
c. Communicates a report regarding the residents' progress to attending
physician.
d. Consults with the physician regarding residents' change of condition as
indicated dur ng the course
of treatment.
e. Re-evaluates the resident in conjunction with the attending physician.
f. Supervises the operation of physical therapy services to ensure an
acceptable level of performance
from assistants and support staff.
2. Prepares and maintains treatment records with evaluation and progress
notes; including:
a. Physician's orders.
b. Objectives of treatments.
c. Plan of care.
d. Treatment procedure(s) and baseline clinical data.
e. Evaluation of progress and resident's response to treatment.
f. Other pertinent information as required by facility's policies.
3. Supervise physical therapy assistants and/or physical therapy aides in