Physical Therapist (Austin)

Excelin Health; Pflugerville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelin Health is seeking a Physical Therapist in Pflugerville, TX. The role provides physical therapy services per physician plans of care and may involve educating patients and families on therapy goals.

The candidate will assess functional status, develop care plans, and guide therapy sessions while coordinating with the clinical director and rehab team. A Texas license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organizational skills.
• Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver with an automobile.

Responsibilities

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
• Assessments for muscle strength, mobility, gait, ROM and rehab potential.
• Directing physical therapy treatment and instructing patients and families in use of therapeutic appliances.
• Reporting to physician about patient response to treatment or changes in condition.
• Initiating therapy programs and training colleagues or caregivers as needed.

Skills

Communication

CPR Certification

Driver’s license

Education

Bachelors/Masters in Physical Therapy

Job description

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Physical Therapist (Austin)

Full Time Therapy Pflugerville, TX, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1962

Job Title/Position:Physical Therapist

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.
• Assessments 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.