Physical Therapist (83883)

Regency Integrated Health Services; Georgetown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Regency Integrated Health Services is seeking a full-time Physical Therapist to work at Georgetown Nursing and Transitional Care. The role involves conducting assessments, planning individualized therapeutic programs, and collaborating with other healthcare professionals to ensure the best outcomes for patients.

The ideal candidate must be a graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy program, hold a current Texas license, and possess at least two years of experience in the field.

This position requires home visits, making reliable transportation essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a curriculum in Physical Therapy accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Current licensed by the state of Texas to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Two years appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist required; one year experience in a home health setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs.
• Plan and supervise therapeutic programs to restore physical function.
• Coordinate with the Rehab Director to integrate the program into care.

Skills

Physical therapy techniques

Patient assessment

Coordination with healthcare professionals

Education

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy curriculum

Current Texas license as a Physical Therapist

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Georgetown Nursing and Transitional Care - Georgetown, TX 78628

Position Type: Full Time

Job Duties

• Conduct assessments and reassessments of rehabilitation needs and potential.
• Plan, implement, and supervise individualized therapeutic programs designed to restore physical function, improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability.
• Coordinate and collaborate with the Rehab Director and other professionals to ensure integration of the therapeutic program into the plan of care.
• Guide and teach patients techniques, exercises, or precautions designed to improve range of motion, strength, balance, coordination, endurance, or functional ability.
• Observe, record, and report patients’ reaction to treatment and any changes in the patient’s condition or treatment.
• Document the extent of patient involvement in decision affecting care.
• Instruct other agency personnel and patients’ family members in activities of physical therapy in which they may safely and effectively assist the patient.
• Participate in patient case conferences to coordinate the patient’s plan of care and promote positive therapeutic outcome.
• Participate in continuous assessment and evaluation of the agency via Quarterly Record Review or the Quality Assurance/Improvement Program.
• Supervise PTAs treating evaluated patients and be available for phone conferences.
• Credentialed wound care physical therapist participates in wound care per agency policy and procedure.

Physical Requirements

Sight and hearing sufficient to comprehend written and verbal communication; ability to work a minimum of eight (8) hours per day while driving, standing, sitting, assisting patient movement, writing, and speaking.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a curriculum in Physical Therapy accredited/approved by the American Physical Therapy Association or equivalents.
• Current licensed by the state of Texas to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Two years appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist required; one year experience in a home health setting preferred.

Travel Requirements

• Home visits and/or hourly patient care daily; periodic office meetings.
• Must have reliable transportation and agency-required liability insurance.

Safety Hazards

Possible infections from clients, auto accident, unsafe neighborhoods.