Physical Therapist, Home Health PRN
About The Position
The Physical Therapist provides evaluation and treatment to home health patients as a member of an interdisciplinary team. The role includes educating and counseling patients and families, planning and modifying treatment procedures, maintaining documentation in accordance with agency policies and current standards of practice, and managing a caseload according to agency productivity standards. The Physical Therapist also attends patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned. This is a PRN position serving South Austin, with an office location in Austin, Texas. It is not a remote or virtual position. Compensation is paid on a per-point basis; the posting estimates annual compensation of $97,000–$118,600 based on experience.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited physical therapist education program.
- At least nine months of experience as a physical therapist.
- Current license to practice as a physical therapist in the state where the agency operates, and compliance with accepted professional standards and practices.
- Valid CPR certification maintained while employed in a clinical role.
- Licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.
Nice To Haves
- Community or home health experience.
Responsibilities
- Provide patient care and document treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policy, and patient needs.
- Perform patient evaluations according to agency policy and procedure, selecting diagnostic materials to assess all aspects of patient care.
- Inform the physician of assessment results and recommended clinical interventions before initiating care.
- Develop and document appropriate patient treatment plans, including intervention approaches, strategies, materials, and treatment priorities.
- Provide organized and efficient patient treatment, including advising, educating, and counseling patients.
- Present pertinent patient information to physicians and keep team members informed of patient status and treatment plans.
- Provide appropriate treatment according to patient needs and within agency and payer parameters.
- Determine objective, measurable goals in collaboration with team members and patients.
- Meet agency productivity standards and use work hours efficiently.
- Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary team and attend patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Company-matching 401(k).
- Flexible spending and health savings accounts.
- Wellness offerings, including an employee assistance program, pet insurance, and access to Calm.
- Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones, and fellow employees.
- Company store credit for the first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees.
