Physical Therapist PRN

Company: Home Health of Western Colorado
Location: Olathe
Posted on: February 20, 2026

Job Description:

Come join our awesome team as a Physical Therapist with Home Health of Western Colorado. This is a PRN role! Must have Pediatric experience. Home Health of Western Colorado is part of Volunteers of America National Services which serves as the Housing and Healthcare subsidiary of the Volunteers of America parent organization. Pay: $54.52 - $58.42 per hour based on experience Schedule: This is a PRN role and requires some travel to client's homes The Physical Therapist will provide ongoing therapy evaluations and treatments and education to clients in a timely manner per physician’s orders. To provide leadership and supervision of physical therapy services to other physical therapists, assistants and aides. The Physical Therapist evaluates and treats clients, communicates with families, physicians and other health team members and maintains appropriate documentation of services and complying with State and Federal regulations. Participates in on-going agency meetings and conducts in-service and training for agency staff on ongoing basis. QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the American Physical Therapy Association and is currently licensed as a Physical Therapist in state where practicing. Able to understand medical terminology and how it applies to physical therapy, to communicate with residents, staff, physicians, and to prepare meaningful reports. Spatial and form perception are necessary to visualize anatomical structure of the disabled part of the body and the relation to therapeutic devices in remedial actions. Coordination and dexterity are necessary when treating clients and handling therapeutic equipment. Ability to communicate with clients to establish favorable attitude and to motivate the clients to desired cooperation and effort in his/her rehabilitation development. Possesses adequate strength and endurance to meet the physical demands involved in moving clients and equipment into position for treatment and in manipulating equipment and clients. Be willing to work weekends and holidays, as needed, on a rotational schedule. Be willing to travel and work at other VOANS facilities, as needed. If operating company vehicle you must be twenty-one (21) years of age and meet the MVR organization standards. Maintain productivity standards as directed by supervisor. Ability to utilize computers and other electronic devices for tasks such as timekeeping, in-servicing and documentation. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Accurately screens and evaluates clients and provides PT upon written order of physician within twenty-four (24) hours of referral. Evaluates each client and initiates any ordered treatment(s). Maintains a line of communication with appropriate agencies for prior and continuing authorization of therapy treatment. Communicates a report regarding the client’s progress to attending physician. Consults with the physician regarding clients’ change of condition as indicated during the course of treatment. Re-evaluates the client in conjunction with the attending physician. Supervises the operation of physical therapy services to ensure an acceptable level of performance from assistants and support staff. Prepares and maintains treatment records with evaluation and progress notes, including: Physician’s orders. Objectives of treatments. Plan of care. Treatment procedure(s) and baseline clinical data. Evaluation of progress and client's response to treatment. Other pertinent information as required by agency's policies. Supervise physical therapy assistants and/or physical therapy aides in direct client care and client-related activities according to State and Federal requirements. Counter-signs documentations per regulations. Participates in client care planning conferences, initial conferences, for residents on physical therapy programs, and when requested by nursing and/or therapy department. Participates in other agency meetings as directed by Director of Clinical Services. Communicate with Director of Clinical Services and other health team members regarding client progress, problems and plans for specific clients. Confers with Director of Clinical Services on an ongoing basis relevant to the development and implementation of department objectives with respect to overall agency and organizational goals. Maintain productivity standards as directed by supervisor. Assists therapy assistants in maintaining productivity standards. Maintains proper documentation and billing functions using computer. Assists with personnel functions of the Physical Therapy Department along with Director of Clinical Services: Develops, implements, and maintains work routines and staffing schedules. Initiates and directs in-service training programs for the department. Teaches appropriate physical therapy procedures and supportive activities to clients, family members (as needed), and other health care personnel who share responsibility for client's care in a variety of settings. Teaches principles of correct body mechanics to all employees as scheduled by the Staff Development Coordinator. Assists in ensuring that physical therapy services are provided on a continuous basis without interruption. This includes finding supportive personnel if regular employee is absent due to vacation, sickness, leave of absence, or other reason. Assists with finding replacement for therapist/assistant when needed. Attends required in-services & completes assign on-line modules Comply with the Physical Therapy Practice Act in the state. Performs other duties or special assignments as directed by the Director of Clinical Services. At Home Health of Western Colorado , our aim is to find friendly and compassionate staff who are specially trained to care for patients' needs as individuals, respect their privacy, and help clients maintain as much independence as possible. While providing at-home care to our patients, we want our staff to feel cared for and love their work while maintaining a work-life balance, so offering employees paid-time off benefits is a part of our comprehensive benefits package. Our diverse and involved staff members are supported by the commitment to maintain relationships of functional trust with every team member, to always practice solutions-focused problem solving, and to continually affirm each team member’s contribution to the quality of our work. Volunteers of America National Services has been certified as a Great Place to Work for 7 years running by its employees! their work has a special meaning: this is not “just a job”. Take pride in helping others and join us today! At VOANS , we celebrate sharing, encouraging and embracing diversity. Equal employment opportunities are available to all without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that blending individual strengths and unique personal differences nurtures and supports our organizations’ shared commitment to our mission and creates an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to do their personal best. Licenses & Certifications Required Physical Therapist Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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