Physical Therapist - Home Health Orthopedic Specialist-Southeast Dallas-

PARS Therapy•Balch Springs, TX

About The Position

PARS Therapy seeks an experienced, motivated Physical Therapist with a strong orthopedic background to provide specialized home health therapy to patients recovering from orthopedic procedures, injuries, and musculoskeletal conditions. This role is suited to a therapist who enjoys orthopedic rehabilitation and values the independence, flexibility, and one-on-one patient care of home health practice. The Home Health Orthopedic Specialist focuses primarily on patients needing skilled physical therapy after orthopedic surgery or injury, including total joint replacements and other orthopedic procedures. The therapist completes comprehensive evaluations, develops individualized plans of care, provides progressive rehabilitation, and coordinates with physicians, therapy staff, home health agencies, and caregivers to support safe, efficient recovery at home. The role offers an orthopedic-focused clinician an opportunity to contribute to the continued development and growth of PARS Therapy's home health orthopedic services. Full-time, part-time, and PRN opportunities are available.

Requirements

Current physical therapist license in good standing.
Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Ability to travel within an assigned geographic area.
Strong orthopedic clinical skills.
Ability to independently manage postoperative orthopedic patients.
Understanding of progression following total joint replacement and common orthopedic procedures.
Excellent clinical judgment and communication skills.
Organization and comfort managing a mobile home health caseload.
Ability to communicate effectively with physicians, agencies, patients, caregivers, and therapy team members.

Nice To Haves

Orthopedic physical therapy experience.
Home health experience; not required for candidates with a strong orthopedic background.
Experience with postoperative joint replacement rehabilitation.

Responsibilities

Perform skilled physical therapy evaluations in patients' homes.
Develop individualized orthopedic rehabilitation plans of care.
Treat patients after total knee and hip replacements, joint surgeries, fractures, and other orthopedic conditions.
Progress therapeutic exercise, gait training, balance, mobility, strengthening, range of motion, and functional activities.
Provide postoperative education on precautions, home exercise programs, mobility expectations, and fall prevention.
Monitor surgical recovery and identify potential complications requiring physician or agency notification.
Coordinate care with PTAs, physicians, nurses, home health agencies, and other interdisciplinary team members.
Provide appropriate supervision and direction to Physical Therapist Assistants when applicable.
Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation.
Help provide a consistent, high-quality orthopedic rehabilitation experience from admission through discharge.