Physical Therapist (PT) | Mountain Home, ID | Horizon Home Health and Hospice

Physical Therapist Opportunity

Benefits: Mileage Reimbursement, 401(k), Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Voluntary Benefits, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Sick Time, Paid Holidays, Flexible Schedule, Paid Orientation, Referral Program, Employee Assistance program

LOVE WHAT YOU DO! Do you have a passion for health care and a passion for life? If so, join the team that is committed to providing excellence in nursing and life-changing care! Horizon Home Health & Hospice is looking for nurses in the Merdian, Idaho area who are compassionate, have strong clinical skills and enjoy being a part of an amazing team. To learn more about Horizon Home Health & Hospice, please visit

Horizon is one of Idaho's oldest and largest Home Health agencies. We have been in business for over 20 years and currently have 8 branches from Fruitland to Pocatello.

We pride ourselves on our quality of care and ethical business practices as well as our foundational Core Values CAPLICO - Celebrate, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second, and Ownership. How we do it:

CELEBRATING successes large or small.

We hold each other ACCOUNTABLE with respect and professionalism.

Our PASSION FOR LEARNING allows us to teach our team members the latest and most advanced Home Health and Hospice education.

Our LOVE ONE ANOTHER atmosphere shows we work as a team with trust and compassion.

The growth we have experienced reveals that we are INTELLIGENT RISK TAKERS with our processes and procedures.

But what really sets us apart from all the others is our CUSTOMER SECOND philosophy.

Employees are our main and most important focus. We achieve job fulfillment by promoting OWNERSHIP through the independence that Home Health and Hospice offers.

Horizon is Idaho's EMPLOYER OF CHOICE and we want you to join us as we PROVIDE Life Changing Service.

Job Summary

The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

Duties & Responsibilities

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;

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care. This may include, but will not be limited to:

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, ROMpotential for rehab.

Directing physical therapy treatment.

Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

Determining priority needs for physical therapy

Reporting to physician patient's reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

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.

May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.

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.

When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

Participates in the HHA's quality assessment and performance improvement program and HHA-sponsored in-service training.