Physical Therapist Weekends Home Health

Halcyon Home•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated, compassionate Home Health Field Physical Therapist to serve its geriatric home health population in Austin, Texas, and surrounding areas. This part-time weekend role supports older adults and their families, with an emphasis on comfort, dignity, hospitality, and compassionate care. The PT works independently in patients’ homes while collaborating with patients, caregivers, physicians, and other healthcare practitioners. The position offers a stated pay range of $50.00–$150.00 per hour. Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, Central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. The organization describes its focus as encouraging positive patient outcomes for aging clients through hospitality and compassion. It states that it has been voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide, and that it is a Great Place to Work in Austin.

Requirements

Current physical therapist (PT) license.
Strong clinical and assessment skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal abilities.
Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of home health experience is preferred.
Experience in a related healthcare setting is preferred.
Knowledge or experience using Homecare Homebase EMR is a plus.
Ability to manage a fast-paced, independent work schedule.

Responsibilities

Perform ongoing clinical assessments, including OASIS assessments at appropriate time points, to identify patient needs, determine functional level, and assess suitability for home care.
Develop and evaluate plans of care in partnership with patients, their representatives, and caregivers.
Prepare and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing and timely basis.
Revise plans of care based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
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 referrals and therapy assessments.
Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners, as appropriate, regarding the current plan of care.
Meet continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques suited to patients’ 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.
Provide services ordered by the physician and indicated in the plan of care, and oversee other team members’ patient care when applicable.
Apply infection-control concepts and standard precautions while coordinating or performing patient-care activities to prevent contamination and disease transmission.