Now Hiring Full Time Home Health Physical Therapist PT
About The Position
Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time Home Health Physical Therapist to support its growing geriatric home health population in South Austin and surrounding areas. The role focuses on delivering home-based physical therapy and supporting positive patient outcomes through compassionate, patient-centered care. The Physical Therapist assesses patients, including completing OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, identifies patient needs and functional status, and evaluates suitability for home care. In partnership with patients, representatives, and caregivers, the therapist develops and revises plans of care, provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders, and educates patients and families on safe transfers and equipment use. The role also includes timely clinical documentation, care coordination with physicians and other practitioners, and supervision or guidance of physical therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate. Halcyon Home describes itself as a fast-growing, Central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. It emphasizes hospitality, compassion, team support, and a people-first culture.
Requirements
- Current physical therapist (PT) license.
- Strong clinical and assessment skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or experience using Homecare Homebase EMR.
- Experience in home health or a related health care setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine functional level, and assess appropriateness for home care.
- Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, the patient's representative if applicable, and caregivers.
- Meet continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
- Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patients' abilities.
- Instruct patients and families in the safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes, and use therapy equipment appropriate to diagnoses and needs.
- Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
- Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions when coordinating or performing patient care to prevent contamination and disease transmission.
- Prepare and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing and timely basis.
- Revise the plan of care based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
- Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners, as appropriate, about the current plan of care.
- Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
- Provide physician-ordered services indicated in the plan of care and oversee other team members, when applicable, in delivering care consistent with patient needs.
- Provide supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
- Plan and provide treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Five weeks of paid time off plus nine holidays in year one; six weeks of paid time off plus nine holidays beginning in year two.
- 401(k).
- Dental insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Health insurance.
- Health savings account.
- Life insurance.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Vision insurance.
- Team support and a people-first culture.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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