Physical Therapist | Part-Time Weekends | Elite Home Health & Hospice

Elite is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Physical Therapist to join our team in providing exceptional home health and hospice care. The agency is driven by our CAPLICO core values - Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. These principles guide our commitment to delivering high-quality, patient centered care that empowers individuals to remain in the comfort of the own homes. As a Physical Therapist with Elite, you'll play a key role in "Keeping Our Community Home", helping patients achieve their mobility goals and regain strength while fostering a supportive, healing environment. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve, and be part of a team that values compassion, innovation, and excellence.

What You'll Do:

• •Assumes responsibility for the ongoing interdisciplinary assessment and development of the individualized plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s);
• •Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling;
• •Provides patient and caregiver education;
• •Prepares clinical notes, and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals;
• •Communicates with the physician who is responsible for the home health plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current home health plan of care;
• •Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
• •Evaluates home environment.
• •Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.
• •Directing physical therapy treatment.
• •Determining priority needs for physical therapy
• •Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.
• •Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• •Participates in discharge planning for patient.
• •Provides in-service education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• •Participates in peer consultation process.
• •Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

What You'll Bring:

• •Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the State of Idaho and the State of Washington.
• •Passed an examination for physical therapists approved by the state and possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or master’s program in physical therapy approved by the Commission on accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (“CAPTE”) or any successor organization of the CAPTE.
• •Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• •Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state or organization requirements and is in good working order.

Why Elite:

• •Full-time opportunities
• •Competitive pay and benefits
• •Supportive, team-focused environment
• •Organization grounded in CAPLICO values

Elite Home Health & Hospice believes that exceptional care starts with exceptional people. Apply today and be part of a team that truly makes a difference.

Benefits: 401k options, EAP, etc.

Wage: $40-55 per hour

The employer for this position is stated in the job posting. The Pennant Group, Inc. is a holding company of independent operating subsidiaries that provide healthcare services through home health and hospice agencies and senior living communities located throughout the US. Each of these businesses is operated by a separate, independent operating subsidiary that has its own management, employees and assets. More information about The Pennant Group, Inc. is available at http://www.pennantgroup.com.