Home Health Physical Therapist
Grand Junction, CO
Host Healthcare
4x9 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Physical Therapist (Rehabilitation Therapy)

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Employment Type: Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Seeking a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) to provide in-home physical therapy services. The role involves delivering skilled physical therapy in patients' homes following physician orders, payer requirements, agency policies, and state/federal regulations. The focus is on supporting patient mobility, safety, and functional independence through individualized, evidence-based care.

Clinical Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy visits including evaluations, Start of Care (SOC), reassessments, recertifications, and discharge visits
• Develop and implement individualized physical therapy plans of care
• 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 and changes to the interdisciplinary care team
• Collaborate in clinical oversight of Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) when applicable and permitted by Colorado law

Documentation & Systems

• Complete all required documentation accurately and timely using Homecare Homebase (HCHB)
• Ensure documentation complies with Medicare Conditions of Participation, payer requirements, and agency standards
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and privacy/security requirements

Care Coordination

• Collaborate with agency clinical staff including RNs, PTAs, OTs, STs, and leadership
• Participate in care coordination related to patient needs, visit completion, and regulatory requirements
• Provide clinical oversight of PTAs when applicable and permitted

Required Qualifications

• 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• Home health experience
• Familiarity with Medicare documentation and home health regulations
• Experience working with geriatric and medically complex populations

Practice Environment

• Patient-centered, in-home care
• One-on-one visits
• Supportive clinical and administrative coordination
• Mission-driven home health services in the Grand Junction community

Specialty Experience Required

• Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 0 years beyond licensure (standard for new graduates)

Prior Travel Experience Required

• Not indicated

This position is ideal for Physical Therapists interested in home health care and providing personalized, in-home therapy services in a supportive environment.