Physical Therapist

Excelin Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelin Health in Houston, TX seeks a Physical Therapist to deliver skilled services under a physician's plan of care. The role includes evaluating patients, directing therapy, and coordinating with families and caregivers in a home health setting.

The therapist will document progress, communicate with physicians, and supervise assistants. A state license and CPR certification are required, with prior home health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Must hold a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the State, if applicable.
• Two years of experience as a physical therapist; community/home health experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services per physician’s plan of care.
• Assess patient status and develop the total plan of care.
• Direct therapy treatment and train patients and families.
• Identify needs for other home health services and refer as necessary.
• Prepare and submit clinical progress summaries based on goals.
• Supervise PT Assistants and home health aides as appropriate.
• Communicate with staff; provide inservice education when needed.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organization skills

CPR certification

Education

Baccalaureate or Master's degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Reports to: Clinical Director/Rehab Director

Position Summary: The physical therapist contracted or employed through the Organization 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. They 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.
• 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 (or other authorized licensed independent practitioner) 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 conference.
• 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.
• 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.

Communication:

• Provides inservice education programs for nursing organization personnel as needed.
• Participates in peer consultation process.

Additional Duties:

• Supervises Physical Therapy Assistants according to organization policy and state regulations.
• Instructs, supervises and evaluates home health aide care provided every two (2) weeks when therapy is the only skilled service

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

1. Possesses a degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy approved by an accredited organization.

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

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

SKILLS REQUIRED

1. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skills.

2. Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.

3. Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state/or organization requirements and is

Compliance:

• Acknowledge my obligation and agreement to fulfill those duties and responsibilities as set forth in the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and to be bound by these standards.
• Certify that throughout my association with EH I will comply with the terms of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies.
• Understand that violations of the Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies may lead to disciplinary action, including termination of employment.