Pediatric Physical Therapist

MGA Homecare • Grapevine, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides individualized evaluation and treatment to patients with limitations in physical function. The role includes examining and evaluating patients, developing treatment plans and prognoses, and providing therapy to restore function, improve mobility, reduce pain, and help patients re-establish their prior functional levels. Evaluations may address strength, balance, range of motion, coordination, endurance, posture, gait, rehabilitation potential, and the home environment. Care is generally provided in private homes, requiring frequent travel for home health visits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctorate degree from an accredited therapy program.
• Professional experience required by state regulations.
• Current license in good standing with the State Licensing Board.
• Current CPR certification as required by state regulations.
• Successful completion of appropriate screening tests with a passing rate.
• Compliance with accepted professional standards of practice.
• Good observation skills and judgment, and good oral and written communication skills.
• Reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Obtain sufficient information to function effectively in the assigned setting.
• Assess and evaluate patients’ therapeutic, rehabilitative, and functional status, including muscle strength, mobility, gait, range of motion, rehabilitation potential, and the home environment.
• Participate in developing the overall plan of care and direct the physical therapy treatment plan.
• Regularly reevaluate patient progress and revise the plan of care as necessary.
• Initiate physical therapy programs and instruct other personnel in relevant phases of physical therapy.
• Instruct personnel in the use and care of therapeutic appliances and prosthetic devices when applicable.
• Maintain communication with supervisory personnel regarding patient status.
• Collaborate with physicians and team members to develop, implement, and support patient plans of care.
• Complete and maintain accurate clinical notes regarding evaluations and progress toward goals, and submit documentation weekly in accordance with agency policies.
• Observe patients for treatment reactions or changes in condition and report changes as necessary.
• Assist caregivers, families, and other healthcare personnel in providing continuity of care.
• Adhere to MGA policies, procedures, and handbook requirements.
• Represent the company positively and professionally, maintain a clean and neat professional appearance, and follow the dress code.
• Report on time and as scheduled to complete work within designated time.
• Participate in agency-mandated activities, such as in-services, as requested by the Agency Director.
• Travel frequently to complete home health visits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time