Home Health Physical Therapist PT with Excellent PTO

Halcyon Home; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO/Benefits 5 wks + 9 holidays

401(k)

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Vision insurance

Job summary

Halcyon Home is hiring a full-time Home Health Physical Therapist to support geriatric patients in South Austin and surrounding areas. The role offers competitive pay and a supportive team environment.

Responsibilities include performing OASIS assessments, developing care plans with patients and families, and providing patient education and supervision to staff. A current PT license and home health experience are preferred, with strong clinical and communication skills essential for success.

Qualifications

• Current PT license required.
• Experience in home health setting preferred.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, to identify patient needs and determine level of functioning for home care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care with patient and caregiver(s).
• Maintains continuing education requirements for the agency and licensing board.
• Instructs patients and families in transfer techniques and equipment use.
• Provides patient and caregiver education and counseling.
• Applies infection control concepts in patient care activities.
• Documents clinical notes and adjusts plan of care as needed.
• Communicates with physicians and other health care professionals involved in the plan of care.
• Accepts assignments consistent with education and competence.
• Oversees and mentors PT assistants and home health aides when applicable.
• Plans and provides treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders as per medical referral.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication

Time management

Independence

Team supervision

Education

Current PT license

Tools

Homecare Homebase EMR

Job description

Description

We offer competitive pay, 5 weeks of PTO plus 9 holidays per year, and wonderful team support!

Halcyon Home is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Home Health Physical Therapist Full Time to support our growing geriatric home health population in South Austin and surrounding areas. We offer competitive pay and wonderful team support.

About Us:

Halcyon Home is a fast-growing, central Texas-owned home health, hospice, and home care company. We emphasize hospitality and compassion to encourage positive patient outcomes for our refined, aging clients. We were voted Best in Home Health/Hospice four years running and Best in Home Care three years running by the Senior Resource Guide. We are also one of the Great Places to Work in Austin!! Come join our team!

Check out the Great Place to Work link! https://www.greatplacetowork.com/certified-company/7044353

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs ongoing clinical assessment, including OASIS assessments, at appropriate time points to identify patient needs, determine level of functioning, and appropriateness of patient for home care.
• Develops and evaluates the plan of care in partnership with the patient, representative (if any), and caregiver(s).
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency and licensing board.
• Assists and instructs patients and families in transfer techniques appropriate to patient abilities. Instructs on use of equipment such as walkers, wheelchair, canes, etc., in a safe manner. Utilizes appropriate therapy equipment specific to patients’ diagnoses and needs.
• Provides patient, caregiver, and family counseling; Provides patient and caregiver education.
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in coordinating or performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease.
• Documents, prepares, and completes clinical notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis and in a timely manner. Revises the POC based on evaluation and ongoing assessment data.
• Communicates with all physicians involved in the plan of care and other health care practitioners (as appropriate) related to the current plan of care.
• Accepts clinical assignments that are consistent with education and competence to care for patients.
• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care; oversees other team members, when applicable, in the performance of patient care that is consistent with patients’ needs.
• Provides supervision and guidance to physical therapy assistants and home health aides, as appropriate.
• Plans and provides appropriate treatment for neuromuscular, neurological, and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment.

Requirements

• Current PT license
• Knowledge or experience utilizing Homecare Homebase EMR would be a plus
• Experience in home health or related healthcare setting preferred
• Strong clinical and assessment skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively.

What Makes Us Different:

• People-First Culture: WE truly value and support our team.
• Generous PTO: Exceptional vacation and personal time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
• Excellent Core Values: Communicate, Connect, Collaborate, Care, and Say Yes!
• Team Support: Work alongside a caring and collaborative group of professionals.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off - 5 weeks, plus 9 holidays year 1, 6 weeks, plus 9 holidays starting at year 2
• Mileage reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance