Home Health Physical Therapist — Sign-On Bonus

Texas Health Institute; Forest Hill (TX); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Job summary

DFW Home Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to perform patient assessments and develop treatment plans in a home health setting. You will carry out interventions to improve mobility, endurance, and function, and monitor progress in collaboration with the care team.

Required licensure and a valid driver's license are needed; CPR certification is preferred. The role includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires and a relocation bonus, with pay reflecting per-visit and hourly

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver's license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• CPR certification or ability to complete within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates the patient's functional status and physical therapy needs. Assists the physician in the development of the therapy plan of care.
• Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by state laws governing the practice of physical therapy, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team.
• Observes and reports the patient's response to treatment and any changes in his/her condition to the supervising nurse and/or the physician.
• Treats patients to relieve pain, develop and restore function, and/or maintain maximum functioning using acceptable standards of practice.
• Instructs and informs participating members of the health care team, the patient, and the family/caregivers regarding the plan of care, functional limitations, and progress toward goals.
• Visits patients according to Plan of Treatment, completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes per LHC policy.
• Completes all patient evaluations and develops the PT plan of care within state specific guidelines.
• Reports outcomes of evaluation, goals, and anticipated projected frequency of care.
• Ability to function in any home situation regardless of age, race, creed, color, sex, disability, or financial condition of the client.

Skills

Licensed Physical Therapist

Valid driver's license

CPR certification

Job description

DFW Home Health is seeking a licensed Physical Therapist to perform patient assessments and develop treatment plans in a home health setting. You will carry out interventions to improve mobility, endurance, and function, and monitor progress in collaboration with the care team.

Required licensure and a valid driver's license are needed; CPR certification is preferred. The role includes a $10,000 sign-on bonus for full-time hires and a relocation bonus, with pay reflecting per-visit and hourly