Physical Therapist, Home Health

AccentCare; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 95,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision

Paid time off

401(k) matching

FSA/HSA

Wellness program

Staff development

Job summary

AccentCare is seeking a Physical Therapist for Home Health in Texas. The role covers Tyler area and surrounding communities, with a focus on evaluation, treatment planning, and patient education.

This full-time, on-site position requires travel to multiple locations and adherence to agency guidelines. The ideal candidate holds a CAPTE-accredited PT degree, has at least nine months of PT experience, a valid Texas PT license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Minimum nine months experience as a physical therapist.
• Preferred community/home health experience.
• Licensed to practice as a physical therapist in the state of operation.
• Must possess and maintain CPR certification.
• Must be a licensed driver able to travel to all business locations.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient care and documents treatment per physician orders and policies.
• Performs patient evaluations and selects diagnostic materials.
• Informs physician of assessment results and recommended interventions.
• Develops and documents treatment plans with priorities.
• Educates and counsels patients and families during treatment sessions.
• Presents patient information to physicians and updates the team on status.
• Provides treatment within agency and payer guidelines.
• Sets measurable goals in collaboration with the team and patients.
• Meets productivity standards and manages time efficiently.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Licensed PT in state

Education

Master's degree in physical therapy (CAPTE accredited)

Job description

Overview

Physical Therapist / PT, Home Health

Office Location: Longview, TX

Position: Physical Therapist, Home Health

Position Type: Full-Time

Remote/Virtual Position: No

Coverage Area: Tyler, TX (South of Highway 31)

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

Salary: $95,400 - $116,000 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.