Compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist

Texas Health Institute; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 91,000 - 137,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

DFW Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate patient care needs and develop treatment plans for home health patients. You will perform assessments, plan care, and deliver interventions to improve well-being and function.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with the care team, and advancing mobility while adhering to state laws and LHC policies.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation
• Preferred CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client

Job description

DFW Home Health, part of LHC Group within the Optum family, seeks a Physical Therapist to evaluate patient care needs and develop treatment plans for home health patients. You will perform assessments, plan care, and deliver interventions to improve well-being and function.

Responsibilities include documenting progress, coordinating with the care team, and advancing mobility while adhering to state laws and LHC policies.