UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist (PT)

Choice Health at Home • Athens, TX

13d • $85,000 - $108,000

About The Position

The UT Health ET Home Health Physical Therapist delivers patient-centered physical therapy services in home health settings. The role assesses patients and develops and implements individualized treatment plans to improve mobility, function, and quality of life. It supports patients recovering from illness, injury, or surgery through therapeutic interventions intended to promote independence and prevent further disability. The therapist collaborates with physicians, nurses, social workers, and other care professionals to coordinate comprehensive care and help patients achieve optimal physical health outcomes safely and comfortably in their homes.

Requirements

• Successful completion of an accredited physical therapy program and state licensure examination.
• Valid Physical Therapy license.
• CPR certification.
• Valid driver's license.
• Valid auto insurance.

Nice To Haves

• One year of home health experience.
• HomeCare HomeBase experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform and document initial examinations, evaluate data, identify problems, and determine a diagnosis before intervention.
• Plan, prepare, and carry out individualized physical treatment programs to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction.
• Evaluate treatment effects at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions when providing patient care.
• Ensure continuity of quality patient care through appropriate documentation.
• Communicate effectively with patients and families, team members, and other health care professionals.
• Promote agency philosophy and administrative policies.
• Complete all documentation within company-stated guidelines.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) eligibility after three months of service; the plan is immediately 100% vested, and Choice Health At Home contributes 100% of the first 3% the employee contributes each pay period.
• Health Savings Account.
• Life insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Company vehicle may be available after 90 days of full-time employment, subject to availability and Fleet Car team terms and conditions.

What This Job Offers

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