Physical Therapist - Home Health

VitalHires

Fort Worth (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 95,000

Full time

24 hours ago

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Job summary

VitalHires in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist to provide coordinated care in clients' homes, evaluating neuromuscular and orthopedic needs and implementing treatment plans based on medical referrals.

You will document progress, participate in care conferences, and ensure compliance with licensing, safety, and third-party payers, with opportunities for professional growth and meaningful patient impact.

Qualifications

Two (2) years experience as a PT in a clinical care setting; home health preferred.
Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an APTA-approved program.
Current State PT license and CPR certification; valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Promote and apply PT plans for neuromuscular and orthopedic disorders.
Conduct clinical assessments and implement treatment plans.
Document Plan of Care, progress notes, and other records timely.
Coordinate with patients, families, and health professionals.
Travel to patient's home and maintain infection control practices.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

Decision-making

Hepatitis profile

English literacy

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy

Job description

Provide coordinated physical therapy care to clients of all ages to restore or maintain well-being. This includes performing clinical assessments, implementing treatment plans for neuromuscular and orthopedic disorders, and documenting patient progress.

Description

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General Summary

Provide coordinated care to clients of all age groups. Plans, implements and evaluates client care plans to restore or maintain patient well-being. Plans organize and conducts physical therapy treatment based on the medical referral and their evaluation.

Patient Population

Has contact with patients of all ages in a clinical setting; understands and demonstrates appropriate behavior when interacting with patients in all populations.

Essential Functions

Promote /exemplify Company mission, vision and values at all times. Perform clinical assessments; identifies patient needs and appropriateness of client. Document, prepare/revise and complete a Plan of Care (POC), progress notes, phone orders, and other clinical record documentation on an ongoing basis. Apply concepts of infection control and universal precaution in coordination/performing client cares activities to protect both client and staff (OSHA). Plan and provide appropriate treatment for neuro-muscular neurological and orthopedic disorders based on medical referral and therapy assessment. Assist/instruct client/family in transfer techniques appropriate to client abilities. Instruct on use of equipment. Provides effective communication to clients, their families, team members, and other health care professionals. Regular participation in Case Conference/Team Meetings. Monitors assigned cases to ensure compliance with the requirements of third-party payers. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner to assure compliance with company policy. Demonstrates commitment and professional growth by participating in in-service programs and maintaining/improving competency. Meet mandatory continuing education requirements of the Agency/licensing board. This description is a general statement of required essential functions performed on a regular and continuous basis. It does not exclude other duties as assigned.

Supervision: N/A Experience:

Requirements

Experience: Two (2) years experience as a PT in a clinical care setting. Preferred, Home health experience.

Skills

Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Demonstrates proven decision‑making skills. If required to make visits, Hepatitis profile. Must read, write and comprehend English.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association approved program.

Licensure/Certification

Current driver’s license in good standing. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew their driver’s license before it expires in order to continue employment. Reliable transportation and auto liability insurance. Current State professional license as a PT in any/all applicable states. Current CPR On‑going employment as a PT always requires maintenance of a valid PT license in the state which the therapist practices in and a valid CPR certificate. It is the responsibility of the employee to renew these before they expire in order to continue employment.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged standing/walking required. The ability to lift/transfer up to 50 lbs. Ability to meet deadlines and patient needs, make quick decisions and allocate resources under stressful conditions. Meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs. Requires hand‑eye coordination and manual dexterity.

Environmental/Working Conditions

Works in patient’s home in various conditions. Possible exposure to blood borne pathogens, bodily fluids and infectious diseases. Some exposure to unpleasant weather; PRN emergency call. Ability to travel locally and work a flexible schedule. #LowLC3

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