PRN/Part Time - Physical Therapist (PT) - Home Health - Mason, TX

Frontpoint Health•Mason, TX

51d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PRN/Part Time Physical Therapist position for Home Health in Mason, TX. The role involves conducting patient assessments, developing and implementing treatment plans, and providing direct patient care to restore function and relieve pain. The Physical Therapist will also instruct patients and their families on care and use of assistive devices, and maintain detailed records of patient progress.

Requirements

Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association approved physical therapy program.
Current license to practice physical therapy in Texas.
Current driver's license with current automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

Conducts patients' assessments and assists the physician in evaluating the level of function by applying diagnostic and prognostic functional ability tests.
Assist in the development of the Plan of Care.
Directs and aids patients in active and passive exercise, muscle re-education, as well as gait, functional, ADL, transfer, and prosthetic training.
Treats patients to relieve pain; develop and restore function; and maintain maximum functioning using means such as exercise, massage, heat, water, light, and electricity.
Makes use of ultraviolet and infrared lamps, diathermy, ultrasound, whirlpool, contract baths, and applies moist packs.
Observes, records, and reports to the physician the patient’s response to treatment and changes in the patient’s condition.
Instructs patients, significant others, and staff in the care and use of wheelchairs, prosthetic, and orthopedic devices; and in areas of physical therapy in which they can participate and assist the patient.
Visits patient according to Plan of Treatment; completes a progress note for each visit; and submits progress notes to the agency on an at least weekly basis.
Participates in staff conferences and committees as necessary.
Attends all education and in services required.
Prepares a written discharge summary and a written summary report on patients condition at least every 60 days.