Full-Time Home Health Physical Therapist — $10K Sign-On

Texas Health Institute; Palestine (TX); On-site; USD 82,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Christus Home Care in Palestine, TX is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join a passionate team. You will perform assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to mobility, endurance, pain, and other medical conditions, and develop treatment plans to improve well-being.

Primary responsibilities include evaluating functional status, providing care within state guidelines, documenting progress, and coordinating with physicians and care teams.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws and plan of care.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment to the supervising nurse and/or physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and maintain maximum functioning.
• Instructs and informs patients and family/caregivers regarding plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes progress notes, and submits per policy.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated frequency of care.

Skills

Physical Therapy Licensure

CPR Certification

Driver's license & vehicle

Job description

Christus Home Care in Palestine, TX is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to join a passionate team. You will perform assessments and evaluations of patient care needs related to mobility, endurance, pain, and other medical conditions, and develop treatment plans to improve well-being.

Primary responsibilities include evaluating functional status, providing care within state guidelines, documenting progress, and coordinating with physicians and care teams.