Physical Therapist (PT)

NORTH TEXAS THERAPY & HOMECARE; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical/vision/dental

CEU Reimbursement

Professional License Renewal Reimb.

Material Reimbursement

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Voluntary Benefits

Bonus Opportunities

Tablet/Phone

401K Employer Match

Job summary

NORTH TEXAS THERAPY & HOMECARE is seeking a licensed Pediatric Physical Therapist for home health in Plano, TX, serving patients aged 0–21. The role involves delivering skilled PT services 2+ times weekly under physician orders and coordinating with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate has pediatric experience, a TX license, and is comfortable in a home-health setting. Bilingual Spanish is a plus; auto insurance and a valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in physical therapy (DPT or equivalent)
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in Texas
• Pediatrics experience required; new grads must have minimum of 6 weeks pediatric OT experience
• Home health experience preferred
• Spanish bilingual a plus
• Must carry valid auto insurance and driver's license

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services in the home or daytime facility for patients 0-21 years old, 2+ times per week per physician orders
• Define degree and type of impairment using appropriate testing instruments
• Interpret diagnostic data and prepare written reports
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary team to plan and evaluate goals and advise on PT modalities
• Plan for and modify care to meet PT goals
• Educate staff, caregivers, and patients with training materials and in-service programs
• May supervise Certified Physical Therapy Assistants

Skills

Pediatrics experience

Bilingual Spanish

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Education

Physical Therapy degree (DPT)

Job description

Requirements

• Graduate degree from an accredited academic program in physical therapy
• License to practice physical therapy in the state of Texas
• Experience in pediatrics required (New grads must have a minimum of 6 weeks of pediatric OT experience - can include internship)
• Home health experience preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Must carry valid auto insurance and drivers license.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled physical therapy services in the home or daytime facility of patients 0-21 years of age, 2 or more times per week, in accordance with physician orders
• Define the patients degree and type of physical and gross motor impairment(s) by selecting and administering the most appropriate testing instruments
• Interpret diagnostic data and prepare written diagnostic reports
• In collaboration with the multi-disciplinary team, plan and evaluate team goals for each patient as well as advise, consult, and instruct the team in specific physical therapy modalities and interventions
• Plan for and modify care to meet goals of physical therapy interventions
• Educate staff, caregivers, and patients by designing and delivering training, printed material/resources and in-service programs in accordance with the total physical therapy program
• May provide supervision to Certified Physical Therapy Assistants

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

• Comprehensive medical/vision/dental
• CEU Reimbursement
• Professional License Renewal Reimbursement
• Material Reimbursement
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Voluntary Benefits
• Bonus Opportunities
• Tablet/Phone
• 401K Employer Match

Part-time Benefits

• Material Reimbursement
• CEU Reimbursement
• Bonus Opportunities
• Tablet/Phone
• 401k Employer Match

Most importantly, the opportunity to work for a company that puts their employee's first!