Rehab
SummitWest Care · Grand Junction, CO · 1 wk ago
OTHRFull-time
We are seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide in-home physical therapy services to patients in Grand Junction. This role supports patient mobility, safety, and functional independence through individualized, evidence-based care.
Responsibilities
- Perform assigned physical therapy visits, including evaluations, Start of Care (SOC), reassessments, recertifications, and discharge visits
- Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care based on patient needs and physician orders
- Provide skilled interventions such as gait training, balance training, therapeutic exercise, mobility training, and fall prevention
- Educate patients and caregivers on treatment plans, home exercise programs, and safety strategies
- Communicate patient progress, concerns, or changes in condition to the agency's interdisciplinary care team
- Collaborate in the clinical oversight of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs), as applicable and permitted under Colorado law and agency policy
- Complete all required documentation accurately and timely in Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
- Ensure documentation complies with Medicare Conditions of Participation, payer requirements, and agency standards
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA and all applicable privacy and security requirements
- Collaborate with agency clinical staff, including RNs, PTAs (when applicable), OTs, STs, and leadership
- Participate in care coordination related to patient needs, visit completion, and regulatory requirements
- Provide clinical oversight of PTAs only when applicable, assigned, and permitted under Colorado law and agency policy
Requirements
- Current, unrestricted Colorado Physical Therapist license
- Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy program
- Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
- Ability to practice independently in a home-based setting
- Proficiency or willingness to learn Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
Schedule
- Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (8-hour days)
- Contract length: 13 weeks
- Start date: 09/08/2026