Physical Therapist (FT or PRN)

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

Job summary

Excelin Home Health in San Antonio, TX, is seeking a full-time or PRN Physical Therapist responsible for providing physical therapy services to patients. The role requires evaluating patient status and developing care plans in collaboration with healthcare teams.

Qualified candidates must have a degree in physical therapy, be licensed in Texas, and have at least two years of experience, preferably in home health. Strong communication skills and CPR certification are also needed.

Qualifications

• Degree from a baccalaureate or masters program in physical therapy.
• Licensed to practice as physical therapist in Texas.
• Two years of physical therapy experience, Community/home health preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assess and evaluate patient therapeutic and functional status.
• Develop total plan of care with other healthcare professionals.
• Direct physical therapy treatment and instruct caregivers.
• Identify patient needs and recommend additional services.
• Prepare clinical and progress summaries based on patient goals.

Skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Current CPR certification

Licensed driver with insured automobile

Education

Degree in physical therapy from an accredited program

Licensed to practice as physical therapist in Texas

Job description

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Physical Therapist (FT or PRN)

Full Time Therapy San Antonio, TX, US

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

• Assessing and evaluating therapeutic/rehabilitative/functional status, and participation in the development of the total plan of care.
• Assess 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 in-service 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 experience 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.