Now Hiring Full Time Home Health Physical Therapist PT

Halcyon Home•Manchaca, TX

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 provides home health physical therapy, including assessment, care planning, treatment, patient and caregiver education, and coordination with physicians and other healthcare practitioners. The position involves working independently while collaborating with a supportive care team.

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 or experience using 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 functioning, and assess suitability for home care.
Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative, 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 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 when coordinating or providing patient care.
Complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation accurately and promptly.
Revise the plan of care based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
Communicate with physicians and other appropriate healthcare practitioners about the current plan of care.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Provide physician-ordered services according to 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 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.