Now Hiring Home Health PT Physical Therapist

Halcyon Home • North Richland Hills, TX

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About The Position

Halcyon Home is hiring a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist to support its growing geriatric home health population in Eastern Tarrant County, Texas, and surrounding areas. The therapist provides home-based assessment and treatment, develops and revises patient plans of care, educates patients and caregivers, coordinates with physicians and other healthcare practitioners, and may supervise physical therapy assistants and home health aides. Compensation is listed as $75–$150 per visit.

Requirements

• Current physical therapist 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 the Homecare Homebase EMR.
• Experience in home health or a related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to identify patient needs, determine functional status, and assess suitability for home care.
• Develop and evaluate plans of care in partnership with patients, their representatives, and caregivers.
• Meet continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
• Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques suited to patient abilities.
• Instruct patients in the safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes.
• Use therapy equipment appropriate to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
• Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
• Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions during patient care activities.
• Prepare and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Revise plans of care based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners, as appropriate.
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
• Provide physician-ordered services in accordance with the plan of care and oversee other team members’ patient care when applicable.
• 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 referrals and therapy assessments.

Benefits

• 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 education and training opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed