Physical Therapist - Home Health, PRN

Prime Home Health and Pacific Hospice & Palliative Care; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Home Health is seeking a skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team in the greater San Antonio area. You will provide comprehensive rehabilitative care to patients at home, collaborating with families and a multidisciplinary team to develop personalized treatment plans and help patients regain functional independence.

Key duties include evaluations, treatment planning with exercise programs, gait and balance training, manual therapy, patient education, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years home health experience.
• Ability to work in patients' homes and coordinate with families.

Responsibilities

• Evaluation and assessment of patients to identify impairments and plan treatment.
• Develop individualized treatment plans with exercises, manual therapy, and modalities.
• Provide hands-on therapy to improve strength, balance, and mobility.
• Educate patients and families on safe exercises and body mechanics.
• Document assessments, plans, progress, and outcomes in EHR.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and therapists for coordinated care.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Home health experience

Bilingual

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's/DPT in Physical Therapy

Tools

Kinnser/WellSky EHR

Job description

Prime Home Health is seeking skilled and compassionate Physical Therapist to join our Home Health team in the greater San Antonio area. 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. 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.

Prime Home Health offers competitive rates, paid mileage and a supportive, professional admin team. Find out why Prime Home Health is one of the fastest growing home health agencies in Texas.