Home Health Physical Therapist

Halcyon Home LLC•Austin, TX

15h

About The Position

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Field Physical Therapist to support our growing geriatric home health population in North Austin, TX and the surrounding area. Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. They emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for their refined, aging clients. Halcyon Home was voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide, and is recognized as one of the Great Places to Work in Austin.

Requirements

Current PT license
Strong clinical and assessment skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of one year of home health experience is preferred, along with a proven ability to manage a fast-paced, independent work schedule.
Knowledge of Homecare Homebase software is a plus!
Experience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred
Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus

Responsibilities

Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care.
Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner.
Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs.
Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities.
Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner.
Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling.
Provides patient and caregiver education.