Now Hiring Home Health PT Physical Therapist

Halcyon Home•Arlington, TX

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 Tarrant County, Texas, and surrounding areas. The therapist provides physician-ordered services to patients in the home, assesses patient needs and functioning, develops and updates plans of care, and coordinates care with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other health practitioners. The role also includes guiding physical therapy assistants and home health aides when appropriate. Compensation is listed at $75–$150 per visit.

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 functioning, and assess suitability for home care.
Develop and evaluate plans of care in partnership with patients, their representatives, and caregivers.
Meet the Agency’s and licensing board’s mandatory continuing education requirements.
Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques suited to patient abilities.
Instruct patients in the safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes.
Use therapy equipment appropriate to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
Provide counseling and education to patients, caregivers, and families.
Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions during patient-care activities.
Complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing and timely basis.
Revise plans of care based on evaluations and ongoing assessment data.
Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other health practitioners, as appropriate.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
Provide physician-ordered services outlined 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 plus nine holidays in year one; six weeks of paid time off plus nine holidays starting in year two.
401(k).
Dental insurance.
Disability insurance.
Health insurance.
Health savings account.
Life insurance.
Mileage reimbursement.
Tuition reimbursement.
Vision insurance.
Team support and education and training opportunities.