Home Health Physical Therapist PRN

River Valley Home Health and Hospice; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurses On Wheels is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to provide home health services contracted or employed. The PT will implement the physician's plan of care, assess functional status, and coordinate with families and caregivers in the home setting.

The role requires state licensure, CPR, and a valid driver's license, with 2 years of physical therapy experience. Community/home health experience is preferred, and the provider will work closely with the care team to achieve patient goals.

Qualifications

• Degree from a baccalaureate or Master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state, if applicable.
• Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist; community/home health preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Licensed driver with automobile in good working order and insured as required.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a physician's plan of care and state laws.
• Assesses patient status and develops the total plan of care; evaluates home environment.
• Directs physical therapy treatment and educates patients and families on therapy use.
• Identifies patient and family needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.
• Prepares and submits progress summaries and discharge planning documents as directed.

Skills

Communication skills

Organization skills

CPR certification

Driving license

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Job Description Summary

The home health physical therapist contracted or employed through the Nurses on Wheels is responsible for providing physical therapy services and for adherence to all conditions outlined in the Personnel Services Agreement.

Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services to patients according to a written physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act. This may include, but will not be limited to:

Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care. Evaluates home environment.

Assesses for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM—potential for rehab.

Directing physical therapy treatment.

Instructing patients and families/caregivers in the use and care of therapeutic appliances.

Determining priority needs for physical therapy.

Reporting to physician patient’s reaction to treatment or changes in condition.

Initiates physical therapy program and instructs other personnel and/or family/caregiver members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with a patient, as well as instructing them as to the goals of the physical therapy program for the patient by participating in case conferences.

May train patient in the use of prosthetic device.

Identifies patient and family/caregiver needs for other home health services and refers as necessary.

Prepares and submits clinical and progress summaries based on the attainment of goals.

Participates in discharge planning for patient.

Prepares and submits a clinical progress summary based on the attainment of goals as directed by Organization policy.

Provides physical therapy consultation to home families/caregivers when indicated.

Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.

Participates in peer consultation process.

Supervises physical therapy assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.

When therapy is the only skilled service, instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care every two (2) weeks.

The above statements are intended to be a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in this description.

Position Qualifications

Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or Master’s program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.

Licensed to practice as physical therapist within the state, if applicable.

Two years of appropriate experience as a physical therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.

Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

Licensed driver with automobile that is in good working order and insured in accordance with the organization requirements.

At Nurses On Wheels, we strive to provide excellent care for individuals of all ages and in all stages of life. Our goal is to help you maintain the highest quality of life in the comfort of your own home. We understand the importance of family and we do our best to treat your family like our own. We are here to support, listen, and respond to your care with compassion and understanding.