Physical Therapist - PT - Home Health - PRN

Lifecare Home Health Family•Haltom City, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist provides coordinated care to clients of all ages, planning, implementing, and evaluating care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. The therapist organizes and conducts physical therapy treatment based on medical referrals and clinical evaluations. The role involves working in patients’ homes, addressing neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic conditions, and communicating with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a physical therapist in a clinical care setting.
Therapy skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication abilities.
Proven decision-making skills.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved program.
Current professional physical therapist license in each applicable state.
Current CPR certification and ongoing maintenance of a valid PT license and CPR certificate.
Current driver’s license in good standing.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Hepatitis profile if required to make visits.
Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule.
Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions, and allocate resources under stressful conditions.
Ability to meet patients’ and families’ individualized psychosocial needs.
Hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.
Ability to lift or transfer up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Home health experience.

Responsibilities

Promote and exemplify the company’s mission, vision, and values.
Perform clinical assessments, identify patient needs, and determine client appropriateness.
Prepare, revise, and complete plans of care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical documentation.
Apply infection control concepts and universal precautions to protect clients and staff.
Plan and provide treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referrals and therapy assessments.
Assist and instruct clients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to client abilities, and provide instruction on equipment use.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other health care professionals.
Participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Complete documentation promptly and in compliance with company policy.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve professional competency.
Meet agency and licensing-board continuing education requirements.