Home Health Physical Therapist Fulltime

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

45d

About The Position

Organizes and conducts medically prescribed therapy programs in the home/daycare center to restore function to the patient.

Requirements

• One (1) to two (2) years in Physical Therapy is required.
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC). or
• (CPRAED) CPR AED course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• (DRIVERS) DRIVERS LICENSE Valid Texas driver's license
• Proof of driver's insurance
• (LPT) LIC PHYSICAL THERAPIST

Nice To Haves

• Home Health Experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Directs and aids patient in active and passive exercises, muscle re-education, and functional training using pulleys, weights, steps, and inclined surfaces.
• Provides instructions in therapeutic procedures to be continued by the patient/family.
• Adapts conventional physical therapy techniques to meet the needs of patients unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily carry out a regime of therapeutic exercises.
• Designs physical therapy programs and sets goals for each patient.
• Evaluates, records, and reports on patient's progress for review by members of the care team.
• Maintains patient records and charts to ensure an accurate record of treatment.
• Responsible for monitoring delivery of physical therapy services in adherence to agency's clinical standards.
• Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) Program.
• Provides supervisory visits for Physical Therapy Assistant as required by state and federal regulations.
• Responsible for participating in on-call rotation and emergency call according to agency policy.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100%25 coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees