Home Health Physical Therapist

Halcyon Home LLC•Lakeway, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate PRN Home Health Physical Therapist to serve its geriatric home health population in Lakeway or Spicewood, Texas, and surrounding areas. The role focuses on supporting patients and families with comfort and dignity, including at end of life, while working independently and as part of a supportive care team. The therapist conducts clinical assessments, develops and evaluates care plans, provides physician-ordered treatment, documents care, educates patients and caregivers, and coordinates with other healthcare professionals.

Requirements

Current physical therapist (PT) license.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.
A minimum of one year of home health experience is preferred; experience in a related healthcare setting is also preferred.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge or experience using Homecare Homebase EMR.
A minimum of one year of home health experience.
Experience in a related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to identify patient needs, determine functional level, and assess suitability for home care.
Develop and evaluate the plan of care in partnership with the patient, their representative if applicable, and caregivers.
Prepare and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation promptly and on an ongoing basis; revise the plan of care based on evaluation and assessment data.
Provide physician-ordered services specified in the plan of care and oversee other team members in patient care when applicable.
Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions to prevent contamination and disease transmission during patient care.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
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.
Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners as appropriate.
Meet mandatory continuing-education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques suited to patient abilities.
Teach patients to use equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes safely, and use therapy equipment appropriate to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.