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