Home-Based Physical Therapist

Live Well Homecare; San Angelo (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Live Well Homecare is seeking a Home-Based Physical Therapist to provide comprehensive physical therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, while adhering to professional standards. The role contributes to program development, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary problem solving.

Responsibilities include conducting evaluations, creating goals-based plans, educating patients and caregivers, and coordinating with other providers to optimize

Qualifications

• DPT required; licensure as PT in Texas.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and auto liability insurance.
• BLS certification within 90 days.
• Reliable transportation essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform evaluations and treatments based on physician referrals for patients of all ages.
• Develop treatment plans with goals and monitor progress.
• Educate patients and caregivers on activities and exercises.
• Communicate with healthcare providers regarding patient progress and care adjustments.
• Manage appointment scheduling and transportation and therapy equipment.
• Maintain compliance with department policies, safety, and infection control standards.
• Monitor insurance coverage and authorizations, addressing scheduling or patient concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Patient education

Treatment planning

Documentation

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Licensed Physical Therapist (TX)

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Texas Driver’s License

BLS certification

Auto liability insurance

Job description

Role Overview:

The OP Home-Based Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, adhering to professional and ethical standards. This role involves contributing to program development, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary problem solving.

Role Overview:

The OP Home-Based Physical Therapist provides comprehensive physical therapy services, including assessments, treatment planning, and therapeutic interventions, adhering to professional and ethical standards. This role involves contributing to program development, quality improvement, and interdisciplinary problem solving.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct evaluations and treatments based on physician referrals for patients of all ages.
• Deliver therapies such as muscle strengthening, gait training, ADL training, and management of orthotic/prosthetic devices.
• Perform initial and periodic evaluations, develop treatment plans with goals, and monitor progress.
• Complete accurate, timely documentation per guidelines.
• Educate patients and caregivers on activities and exercises.
• Communicate with healthcare providers regarding patient progress and care adjustments.
• Manage appointment scheduling and maintain transportation and therapy equipment.
• Ensure compliance with department policies, safety, and infection control standards.
• Monitor insurance coverage and authorizations, addressing scheduling or patient concerns.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

• High School Diploma or GED; Doctor of Physical Therapy (post-2015) required.
• Licensed Physical Therapist and valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Auto liability insurance and BLS certification within 90 days.
• Reliable transportation essential.