Physical Therapist - PT - Home Health - PRN

Haven Home Health•Haltom City, TX

2d•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 plans, organizes, and conducts physical therapy treatment based on medical referrals and clinical evaluations. The role serves patients of all ages and requires appropriate interaction with all patient populations. The position includes assessing patient needs and suitability for services; preparing and updating plans of care and clinical documentation; providing treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders; instructing clients and families in transfer techniques and equipment use; and communicating with clients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals. The therapist participates in case conferences and team meetings, monitors cases for third-party payer compliance, completes documentation on time, and maintains professional competency through continuing education and in-service programs. Work is performed in patients’ homes under varying conditions. The role may involve exposure to bloodborne pathogens, bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and unpleasant weather. Local travel, a flexible schedule, and PRN emergency call may be required.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a physical therapist in a clinical care setting.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association-approved program.
Current professional PT license in each applicable state, maintained throughout employment.
Current CPR certification, maintained throughout employment.
Current driver’s license in good standing.
Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance.
Ability to read, write, and comprehend English.
Therapy skills consistent with generally accepted standards of practice.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Demonstrated decision-making skills.
Hepatitis profile if required to make visits.
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 stand and walk for prolonged periods and 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 appropriateness of care.
Prepare, revise, and complete plans of care, progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical documentation on an ongoing basis.
Apply infection-control concepts and universal precautions when coordinating or performing client care.
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.
Instruct clients on the use of equipment.
Communicate effectively with clients, families, team members, and other healthcare professionals.
Participate regularly in case conferences and team meetings.
Monitor assigned cases for compliance with third-party payer requirements.
Complete documentation in a timely manner to comply with company policy.
Participate in in-service programs and maintain or improve professional competency.
Meet the agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements.
Travel locally and work a flexible schedule, including PRN emergency call as applicable.