Home Health Physical Therapist
LHC Group
Flagstaff, AZ

***Please note that the salary will be commensurate with experience. 

We are hiring a Physical Therapist.

At Northern Arizona Home Healthcare, a part of LHC Group, we embrace a culture of caring, belonging, and trust and enjoy the meaningful connections that come from it: for the whole patient, their families, each other, and the communities we serve—it truly is all about helping people. You can find a home for your career here. 

  As a Physical Therapist, you can expect: 

• the ability to build in-person trusted therapist-patient relationships 

• continuing education and tuition reimbursement opportunities  

• independence and autonomy 

• career growth possibilities 

Give your passion to serve others and your drive for better, more advanced quality healthcare. 

The Physical Therapist in Home Health is responsible for the assessment and evaluation of patient care needs related to functional status/mobility, endurance/stamina, pain and other medical conditions. Based on this assessment and evaluation, the Physical Therapist works to help determine a treatment plan, performs interventions aimed at improving and enhancing the patient's well-being, and evaluates the patient's progress.

• Evaluates the patient's functional status, status of all body systems as required for CMS documentation, and physical therapy needs. Consults with the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the nurse supervisor and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and / or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice and evidence based techniques.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients within the entire service area of their respective agency and other nearby LHC agencies as needed.

Licensure Requirements

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of Arizona
• Current CPR certification
• Must have a current driver's license and vehicle insurance, and access to a dependable vehicle