Physical Therapist - Home Health, PRN

Prime Home Health and Pacific Hospice & Palliative Care; New Braunfels (TX); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Part time

Job summary

Prime Home Health in Texas is seeking a bilingual Physical Therapist (Eng/Spanish) to join our Home Health team serving New Braunfels, Seguin, Canyon Lake and nearby areas on a PRN basis. You will assess patients in their homes and develop personalized rehabilitation plans.

The role emphasizes hands-on therapy, gait and balance training, patient education, and timely documentation. Texas licensure, DPT/Masters/Bachelor in PT, and CPR/BLS are required; proficiency with Kinnser/WellSky EHR and

Qualifications

• Licensure in Texas as a Physical Therapist or eligibility.
• Two years of home health experience preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and Assessment: Assess mobility and functional abilities in the home.
• Treatment Planning: Create goals and plans with patient and family input.
• Rehabilitation Services: Provide exercises, gait and balance training, manual techniques.
• Patient Education: Instruct on exercises, body mechanics, pain management, and self-care.
• Documentation and Reporting: Record assessments, plans, progress, and outcomes.
• Collaboration and Communication: Coordinate with physicians, nurses, and therapists.
• Safety and Compliance: Follow infection control and safety protocols.

Skills

Bilingual Eng/Spanish

Kinnser/WellSky EHR

OASIS knowledge

CPR BLS certified

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor/Master/DPT in PT

Tools

Kinnser/WellSky EHR

OASIS documentation

Job description

Prime Home Health is seeking a Bilingual (Eng/Spanish speaking) skilled and compassionate Physical Therapists to join our Home Health team in New Braunfels, Seguin, Canyon Lake and surrounding areas on a PRN basis. As a Physical Therapist in the Home Health setting, you will play a crucial role in providing comprehensive rehabilitative care to individuals in the comfort of their homes in these areas. You will work closely with patients, their families, and a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized treatment plans and help patients regain functional independence and improve their overall quality of life.

Key Responsibilities

1. Evaluation and Assessment: Conduct thorough assessments of patients' physical conditions, mobility, and functional abilities to identify impairments and develop appropriate treatment plans.
2. Treatment Planning: Collaborate with patients, their families, and other healthcare professionals to establish individualized treatment goals and develop comprehensive plans that incorporate exercise programs, manual therapy, modalities, and other therapeutic interventions.
3. Rehabilitation Services: Provide hands-on physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercises, gait training, balance training, joint mobilizations, and other techniques, to help patients improve their strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall physical function.
4. Patient Education: Educate patients and their families on safe and effective therapeutic exercises, proper body mechanics, and strategies for managing pain, preventing further injury, and maintaining optimal physical health.
5. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain accurate and detailed documentation of patient assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, and outcomes in accordance with regulatory and reimbursement requirements.
6. Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, such as physicians, nurses, occupational therapists, and speech therapists, to ensure coordinated care and maximize patient outcomes. Communicate regularly with the patient's primary care physician and the home health team to provide updates on the patient's progress.
7. Safety and Compliance: Adhere to all safety protocols, infection control measures, and legal and ethical standards to ensure the well-being and safety of patients during therapy sessions.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a home health
• Bilingual a plus
• Proficient with Kinnser/Wellsky EHR and OASIS procedures and charting process.
• Current Texas state licensure or eligibility to practice as a Physical Therapist.
• Bachelor's or Master's or DPT degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution.
• Valid CPR BLS certification
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish rapport with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Ability to work independently, manage time efficiently, and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Proficiency in documenting patient information accurately and maintaining electronic health records.

Join our great team on a PRN basis and learn why Prime Home Health is one of the fastest growing home health agencies in Texas. We have immediate openings,