Home Health PT PRN
About The Position
Elara Caring is hiring a PRN Physical Therapist for the Frisco territory to provide home-based physical therapy. The role supports the company's mission of delivering care in patients' preferred home settings and uses NestMed mobile and patient engagement technology to support documentation, care coordination, and the patient experience. The Physical Therapist evaluates patients' functional needs and outcomes, develops and implements individualized plans of care, provides treatment, and works with patients, significant others, specialists, and support staff to achieve functional goals. The position involves travel within the branch or office coverage area and is physically demanding, with potential irregular and on-call hours if applicable.
Requirements
- Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association (APTA)-approved physical therapy program.
- Current, unrestricted PT license valid in the state of work.
- At least one year of experience in a healthcare facility.
- Able and willing to travel within the branch or office coverage area, including travel of 50%.
- Dependable vehicle, valid driver's license, and current auto insurance in accordance with state laws.
- Ability to frequently lift, push, pull, and support up to 50 pounds, including positioning or transferring patients and moving equipment.
Responsibilities
- Promote Elara Caring's philosophy, mission statement, and administrative policies to support quality of care.
- Provide direct patient care, evaluate functional needs and outcomes, and consult with other specialists.
- Review patients' functional needs and adjust care plans to support optimal outcomes.
- Design and implement plans of care based on thorough assessments, incorporating significant others when appropriate.
- Conduct therapy practice within defined standards of care.
- Direct support staff in achieving patients' functional goals.
- Document evaluations, treatment goals, and plans; update documentation and maintain prescriptions and signatures.
- Provide direction and leadership to staff and serve as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement for full-time staff.
- Continuing education opportunities for all employees at no cost.
- Opportunities for advancement.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance plans.
- 401(k) with employer match.
- Paid time off and paid holidays.
- Family and pet bereavement.
- Pet insurance.
