Pediatrics Physical Therapist - Home Health (TX)

NORTH TEXAS THERAPY & HOMECARE; Forney (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

CEU Reimbursement

License Renewal Reimbursement

Material Reimbursement

Paid Time Off

Bonus Opportunities

Tablet or Phone

401K Match

Job summary

NORTH TEXAS THERAPY & HOMECARE in Forney, Texas, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver pediatric home health services for patients aged 0–21 years, two or more visits weekly as prescribed.

Responsibilities include assessing impairments, selecting tests, interpreting data, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to set goals and implement interventions. Pediatric home health experience preferred; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree from an accredited physical therapy program.
• License to practice physical therapy in Texas.
• Pediatrics experience required; new grads must have a minimum of 6 weeks pediatric OT experience (can include internship).
• Home health experience preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus.
• Must carry valid auto insurance and drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services in the home or daytime facility for patients aged 0–21 years, 2+ times per week per physician orders.
• Define degree and type of physical and gross motor impairment using appropriate tests.
• Interpret diagnostic data and prepare written reports.
• Collaborate with the multi-disciplinary team to plan and evaluate goals and advise on PT modalities.
• Plan for and modify care to meet PT goals.
• Educate staff, caregivers, and patients; deliver training and materials.
• May supervise Certified Physical Therapy Assistants.

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Bilingual Spanish

Valid Driver's License

Education

Texas PT License

Tools

Graduate PT Degree

Job description

NORTH TEXAS THERAPY & HOMECARE in Forney, Texas, seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to deliver pediatric home health services for patients aged 0–21 years, two or more visits weekly as prescribed.

Responsibilities include assessing impairments, selecting tests, interpreting data, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to set goals and implement interventions. Pediatric home health experience preferred; Spanish language skills are a plus.