Full-Time Physical Therapist - Home Health

Top Tier Personnel; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Top Tier Personnel is seeking a Full-Time Physical Therapist in South Austin, Texas. This role involves delivering coordinated care to patients of all ages in a home-health setting.

The successful candidate will conduct clinical assessments, develop care plans, and provide treatment for various disorders while ensuring compliance with state regulations. Experience is preferred, but the client is willing to train the right individual.

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience as a physical therapist in an acute care, rehabilitation, or home-health setting preferred.
• Client is willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Conduct ongoing clinical assessments including OASIS assessments.
• Develop and evaluate care plans in partnership with patients and caregivers.
• Document clinical notes and prepare records in a timely manner.
• Provide services as ordered by the physician.
• Plan and provide treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

Current CPR certification

Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Experience with EMR (Kinnser preferred)

Education

Active state license as a physical therapist

Job description

Full‑Time Physical Therapist – Home Health

We are looking for a registered Physical Therapist in South Austin, Texas. This full‑time position involves coordinated care to patients of all ages in a home‑health setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Full‑time position
• Conduct ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs and determine level of functioning.
• Develop and evaluate the care plan in partnership with the patient and caregivers.
• Document, prepare, and complete clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation in a timely manner.
• Provide services ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversee other team members when applicable.
• Apply infection control and standard precautions during patient care.
• Accept clinical assignments consistent with education and competence; supervise PT assistants and home‑health aides as appropriate.
• Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and assessment.
• Communicate with physicians and other health care practitioners related to the current plan of care.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• Assist and instruct patients and families in transfer techniques; instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes.
• Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
• Provide patient, caregiver, and family counseling and education.
• Use effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.

Licensure

• Active state license as a physical therapist or a multi‑state license issued by a Physical Therapy Licensure Compact (PTLC) member state.

Experience

• 1 year of experience as a physical therapist in an acute care, rehabilitation, or home‑health setting is preferred. The client is willing to train.

Skills & Knowledge

• Therapy skills as defined by generally accepted standards of practice.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Proof of current CPR certification.
• Knowledge of durable medical equipment.
• Experience with EMR; Kinnser experience preferred but not required.

All information will be kept confidential in accordance with EEO guidelines.