Physical Therapist, Home Health

AccentCare; Elgin (TX); On-site; USD 97,000 - 119,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) match

Flexible spending and health savings

Job summary

AccentCare is hiring a Physical Therapist in the Home Health program. This full-time role covers East Austin, Manor, Elgin and nearby areas, with a per-point compensation element and a base annual target range of $97,000–$118,600 depending on experience.

The PT will evaluate and treat patients, educate families, plan and modify treatment, document per policy, and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to meet productivity standards.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical therapy approved by CAPTE accredited physical therapist education program.
• Minimum nine months experience as a physical therapist.
• Preferred community/home health experience.
• Currently licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state of agency operation.
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policy and patient needs.
• Performs patient evaluations and selects diagnostic material to assess all aspects of patient care.
• Informs the physician of results and recommended interventions prior to initiating care.
• Develops and documents treatment plans, prioritizes interventions and materials.
• Delivers organized patient treatment including education and counseling.
• Communicates patient status and treatment plans to physicians and team members.
• Provides treatment within agency and payer parameters and meets productivity standards.

Skills

Physical therapy experience

CPR certification

Licensed Physical Therapist

Driver's license

Education

CAPTE-accredited PT degree

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

Office Location: Austin, TX

Position: Physical Therapist, Home Health

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: East Austin, Manor, Elgin and surrounding

Find Your Passion and Purpose as an Physical Therapist, Home Health

Salary: $97,000 - $118,600 annually based on experience

This position is paid on a per-point basis. The compensation reflected on this posting, is an estimate of annual compensation.

Schedule: Full-Time

What You Need to Know

The Physical Therapist is responsible for providing evaluation and treatment to patients, functioning as a member of the interdisciplinary team, providing patient and family education and counseling regarding concerns, planning, implementing and modifying treatment procedures, maintaining appropriate documentation according to policies and procedures and current standards of practice. This position manages a caseload in accordance with agency productivity standards, attends and participates in patient and other conferences and agency in-services as assigned.

Be the Best Physical Therapist You Can Be

If you meet these qualifications, we would love to meet you:

• Master's degree in physical therapy approved by CAPTE accredited physical therapist education program
• Minimum nine months experience as a physical therapist
• Preferred community/home health experience
• Currently licensed to practice as a physical therapist within the state of agency operation and compliant with accepted professional standards and practices
• Must possess and maintain valid CPR certification while employed in a clinical role
• Must be a licensed driver who can travel to all business locations

Responsibilities:

As a Physical Therapist, you will:

• Provides patient care and documents treatment in accordance with physician orders, agency policy and patient needs.
• Performs patient evaluations in accordance with agency policy and procedure. Selects appropriate diagnostic material to assess all aspects of patient care.
• Informs the physician of the results of the assessment and recommended clinical interventions prior to initiating care.
• Develops and documents appropriate treatment plans for patients including selecting appropriate intervention approaches, strategies, materials and establishing treatment priorities.
• Provides an organized and efficient patient treatment which includes advising, educating and counseling the patient.
• Presents pertinent patient information to physicians and keeps team members informed of patient status and treatment plan.
• Provides appropriate treatment to patients according to patient needs and within the parameters set by the agency and payer.
• Determines appropriate goals, which are objective and measurable in nature, in collaboration with team members and patients.
• Meets agency productivity standards and uses work hours efficiently.

Our benefits include:

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Professional development opportunities
• Company-matching 401(k)
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• Wellness offerings such as an employee assistance program, pet insurance and access to Calm, a meditation, sleep and relaxation app
• Programs to celebrate achievements, milestones and fellow employees
• Company store credit for your first AccentCare-branded scrubs for patient-facing employees
• And more!

Why AccentCare?

Come As You Are

At AccentCare, you're part of a community that cares - for patients and each other. You can rest assured we offer equal employment opportunities regardless of race, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age or disability.