Physical Therapist PRN

Longhorn Village; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA

Short Term Disability, Accident, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

403B Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Discount Meal Program

Job summary

Longhorn Village in Austin, TX is seeking a licensed therapist to evaluate and treat patients, ensuring effective communication with clients and team members. The therapist will supervise assistants, maintain documentation, and develop treatment plans.

Qualifications include a valid state license, effective communication skills, and the ability to manage subordinates. The position offers full-time benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility.
• Ability to read regulations and write clearly.
• Must be able to communicate in a courteous and friendly manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care.
• Evaluate patients based on physician referral/orders.
• Develop effective treatment plans with goal-based outcomes.

Skills

Independent decision-making

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Graduate degree from an accredited college

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced

Job Location: Longhorn Village - Austin, TX 78732

Position Summary

The licensed therapist evaluates and treats patients and communicates with patients, clients and team members. The licensed therapist maintains documentation of services in the medical record. Conducts in‑services and training for patients, clients and team members on an ongoing basis in restorative techniques.

Essential Functions

• Supervise Therapist Assistants and therapy students in direct patient care to carry out plan of care and patient related activities per state practice act and reimbursement regulations.


• Demonstrate a positive attitude and a collaborative team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.


• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.


• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.


• Evaluates patients based upon the physician referral/orders.


• Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal based outcomes and ensure approval/orders for services from referring physicians.


• Treat patients according to treatment plan.


• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.


• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.


• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs.


• Participate in discharge planning.


• Communicates with supervisor and other health staff regarding patient progress, problems and plans.


• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.


• Participates in in‑service training.


• Coordinates with members of other departments, attending physicians and other staff within the Rehab department.


• Screen patients based upon identified need.

Full Time Benefits (30+ hours/week)

• Medical, Dental, Vision, HSA, FSA


• Short Term Disability, Accident, Life Insurance


• Paid Time Off


• 403B Retirement Savings Plan with discretionary employer contribution


• Employee Assistance Program


• Discount Meal Program

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited college or university with a valid state license or eligibility to obtain license in the state where services are provided.


• Must be able to read regulations and write clearly.


• Must be able to communicate in a courteous, friendly manner.


• Ability to effectively manage and direct subordinates.


• Possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.


• Possess the ability to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, governmental agencies/personnel and the general public.


• Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies and procedures, etc., that are necessary for providing quality resident care.