Home Health Physical Therapist - Garland

Reliant at Home; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, vision, and dental insurance

Health Savings Account

Generous paid holidays and vacation

401k with company match

Job summary

A health services provider in Texas is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to provide care in various locations including Garland, Royse City, and Rowlett. The ideal candidate will have strong home health experience and will be responsible for assessing patient needs, documenting care plans, and providing appropriate treatments for various disorders. The position offers a competitive compensation package, medical and dental insurance, and generous paid holidays.

Qualifications

• Home health experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to document clinical records and prepare Plans of Care.
• Knowledge of treatment for neuro-muscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders.

Responsibilities

• Perform clinical assessments to identify patient needs.
• Document and complete clinical record documentation.
• Provide treatment based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Instruct patients on proper transfer techniques and use of therapy equipment.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Infection control

Effective communication

Job description

Reliant at Home is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist for Garland, Royse City, Rowlett, and surrounding areas.

Home Health Experience Strongly Preferred.

Essential Functions

• Perform clinical assessment; identify patient needs and appropriateness of patient.
• Document, prepare and complete a Plan of Care, progress notes, phone orders and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Revise the POC based on evaluation, ongoing assessment data.
• Performs and oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patient needs and desires.
• Applies concept of infection control and universal precautions in coordinating/performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro‑muscular, neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.
• Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the agency/licensing board.
• Assist/instruct patient/family in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instruct on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchairs, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilize appropriate therapy equipment specific to patient diagnosis and needs.
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills.
• Promote Agency philosophy and administrative policies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account available with company contribution
• Generous paid holidays and vacation
• 401k with company match