Physical Therapist - Pediatric Home Health

Brandinghearts; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist to join their team. In this vital role, you will assess, plan, and administer rehabilitative programs aimed at improving mobility and alleviating pain for patients recovering from injury or illness. You'll work closely with patients, documenting their progress and tailoring treatment plans to ensure maximum effectiveness. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in need of rehabilitation services. If you're passionate about helping others achieve their physical goals and thrive in a dynamic environment, this role could be the perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Two years experience in acute care or rehabilitation setting, home health preferred.
• Current Texas State License in Physical Therapy required.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan rehabilitative programs to improve patient mobility and relieve pain.
• Document initial exams and record treatment progress in patient charts.

Skills

Therapy skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program

Job description

Description

Job Summary:

Responsible for assessing, planning, organizing, and administering rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease or injury.

Essential Functions

• Perform and document an initial exam, evaluating data to identify problems and determine a diagnosis prior to intervention.
• Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of physical treatment to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients.
• Record prognosis, treatment, response, and progress in patient's chart or enter information into computer.
• Identify and document goals, anticipated progress, and plans for reevaluation.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Administer manual exercises, massage, or traction to help relieve pain, increase patient strength, or decrease or prevent deformity or crippling.
• Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.

Requirements

Job Qualifications:

Education:

Graduation from an accredited physical therapy program.

Licensure:

Current Texas State License in Physical Therapy, current Texas Driver’s License.

Experience:

Two years experience in acute care or rehabilitation setting, home health preferred.

Skills:

Therapy skills as defined as generally accepted standards of practice. Good interpersonal skills.

Transportation:

Reliable transportation and valid and current auto liability insurance.

Environmental and Working Conditions

Works in a patient’s home in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Physical and Mental Efforts:

Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient/family individualized psycho social needs