Impactful PRN Physical Therapist – Home Health

Texas Health Institute; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

Elite Home Health, part of LHC Group, seeks a PRN Physical Therapist to conduct assessments and evaluations of patient needs related to mobility and function in home health settings. You will determine a care plan, perform interventions to improve well-being, and evaluate progress.

Responsibilities include creating and following the plan of care, documenting progress notes, and ensuring compliance with state guidelines while collaborating with the care team.

Qualifications

• Current Physical Therapy licensure in state of practice.
• Current driver’s license and vehicle insurance, access to a dependable vehicle, or public transportation.
• Preferred 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 the 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

Education

Physical Therapy Licensure (state of practice)

Job description

Elite Home Health, part of LHC Group, seeks a PRN Physical Therapist to conduct assessments and evaluations of patient needs related to mobility and function in home health settings. You will determine a care plan, perform interventions to improve well-being, and evaluate progress.

Responsibilities include creating and following the plan of care, documenting progress notes, and ensuring compliance with state guidelines while collaborating with the care team.