Full Time Home Health PT Physical Therapist

Halcyon Home • Irving, TX

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About The Position

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated, compassionate full-time home health Physical Therapist to support its growing geriatric home health population in Eastern Tarrant County, Texas, and surrounding areas. The therapist provides patient-centered care in the home, assessing patients, developing and updating plans of care, delivering appropriate treatment, and coordinating with physicians, caregivers, and other healthcare practitioners. The role also includes supervising and guiding physical therapy assistants and home health aides when appropriate.

Halcyon Home is a central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company that emphasizes hospitality and compassion. The company describes itself as a supportive, collaborative workplace and offers education and training opportunities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of or experience using the Homecare Homebase EMR.
• Experience in home health or a related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to identify patient needs, determine functional level, and assess suitability for home care.
• Develop and evaluate plans of care in partnership with patients, their representatives, and caregivers.
• Meet continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
• Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to the patient's abilities.
• Teach patients to use equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes safely.
• Use therapy equipment appropriate to each patient's diagnosis and needs.
• Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
• Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions during patient care activities.
• Document and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical records accurately and promptly.
• Revise plans of care based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners as appropriate.
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
• Provide physician-ordered services indicated in the plan of care and oversee other team members' patient care when applicable.
• Provide supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
• Plan and provide treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.

Benefits

• Five weeks of paid time off and nine holidays in year one.
• Six weeks of paid time off and nine holidays beginning in year two.
• 401(k).
• Dental insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Health savings account.
• Life insurance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Vision insurance.
• Education and training opportunities.
• Team support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed