Home Health Physical Therapist Arvada

Job Summary

Provides and directs Physical Therapy services to patients including assessment, treatment, program planning and

implementation. Functions under physicians’ orders and adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical

therapy, Central Pyramid policies and procedures and state regulations.

Essential Functions

1. Optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in

initiating referrals; evaluating and treating appropriate patients; effectively participating in the care

planning process; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and

communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other

professionals as appropriate.

2.Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members. Develops

treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to

achieve identified goals.

3.Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family and other team members. Implements and conducts

treatment as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and

modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physician’s orders. Documents

results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services. Adapts treatment

to meet the individual needs of the patient.

4.Develops appropriate home program to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/

her own environment. Participates in discharge planning. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive

devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or

application of the above.

5.Refers patients for treatment to Physical Therapy Assistants (PTA) by completing evaluation and

initial plan of treatment and communicating necessary and sufficient information. Supervises and

directs PTA in the implementation of the treatment plan.

6.Reviews the quality and appropriateness of the total services delivered and of individual physical

therapy programs for effectiveness and efficiency, using predetermined criteria.

7.Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team

members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient. Attend in-service training

and facility meetings as required.

8.Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in

the collection of statistics as directed.

9.Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare

professional. Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program as

required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Central Pyramid

concerning patient information.

10.Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-

up of the patient therapy programs.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not

intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Colleagues should perform all duties as assigned by

his her supervisor.

Education and Experience

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

Completion of the National Certification Examination for Registered Physical Therapist. License to practice

physical therapy within the state. Ability to work varying hours, including weekends and holidays. Bilingual and

able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently preferred.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Must be able to travel in a vehicle numerous hours/miles per day, visiting up to but not limited to 1-10 homes a day, to

deliver personal care to patients. Clinicians are not assigned to any one specific geography and areas of travel may vary

and are subject to change.

• Environmental status of patient homes and dwellings where care is delivered is variable and unpredictable.

• Must be able to climb stairs and gain access to a variety of different dwellings to deliver care, to include in various

inclement weather conditions such as rain, snow and ice.

• Must be able to type on a tablet/laptop computer keyboard for medical record data entry associated with each patient

visit.

Management/Decision Making

Applies existing guidelines and procedures to make varied decisions within a department. Uses sound judgment

and experience to solve moderately complex problems based on precedent, example, reasonableness or a

combination of these.

Knowledge and Skills

Possesses extensive knowledge of a distinct skill or function and a thorough understanding of the organization and

work environment. Has working knowledge of a functional discipline. Basic computer software skills in Microsoft

Word and Excel. Ability to work holidays and weekends as operation demands. Ability to maintain the highest

standards of ethical professional and clinical judgment. Ability to address staff and patients in a courteous andfriendly manner as well as accept constructive criticism. Must be willing to communicate with patients of various levels of functioning and various types of personalities. Willingness to communicate perceived physical and emotional needs of patients to other skilled staff to assist with addressing their care needs.