Now Hiring Home Health PT Physical Therapist

Halcyon Home LLC • Arlington, TX

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About The Position

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate full-time home health Physical Therapist to support its growing geriatric home health population in Tarrant County, Texas, and surrounding areas. The role provides home-based physical therapy and clinical assessment, develops and evaluates plans of care with patients and their representatives and caregivers, and coordinates care with physicians and other healthcare practitioners. The therapist also provides patient and caregiver education, counseling, and safe instruction in transfers and equipment use, while maintaining timely clinical documentation and following infection-control precautions.

Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. The company emphasizes hospitality and compassion to encourage positive outcomes for its aging clients. It describes itself as a Great Place to Work and notes that it has received Senior Resource Guide recognition for home health, hospice, and home care.

The position includes competitive pay, team support, and education and training opportunities. The job description lists five weeks of paid time off plus nine holidays in the first year, increasing to six weeks of paid time off plus nine holidays starting in year two.

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 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 functional level, and assess suitability for home care.
• Develop and evaluate plans of care in partnership with patients, their representatives, and caregivers.
• Meet continuing education requirements of the agency and licensing board.
• Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patients’ abilities.
• Instruct patients on safe use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, and canes, and 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 when coordinating or performing patient care.
• Prepare and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical documentation accurately and promptly; revise plans of care based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Communicate with physicians involved in the plan of care and other healthcare practitioners as appropriate.
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence.
• Provide physician-ordered services according to 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

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off: five weeks plus nine holidays in year one; six weeks plus nine holidays starting in year two.
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Education and training opportunities
• Team support

What This Job Offers

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