Physical Therapist (PT), Home Health, Full Time

Capitol Home Health; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Capitol Home Health in Central Texas seeks a licensed Physical Therapist to evaluate referred patients, develop and implement home-based treatment plans, and coordinate care with physicians and case managers.

You will perform a variety of tasks with creativity, serve Austin-area communities, and must have a Texas PT license, 2 years of PT experience (home health preferred), CPR certification, and reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• Licensed PT in Texas with current license.
• Two years of PT experience; home health experience preferred.
• CPR certification with in-person skills evaluation and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate referred patients and assess needs; formulate home health treatment plans.
• Provide therapy services per treatment plans.
• Collaborate with physicians and case managers to coordinate care.
• Perform a variety of PT tasks with creativity within the home-care setting.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Organizational skills

Transportation access

Education

Texas PT licensure

Job description

WHY JOIN US?

Capitol Home Health is a family-owned and operated healthcare agency that is proud to serve Central Texas. We have offices in Austin, Temple and San Antonio. We have earned the ACHC accreditation, the gold star standard in the healthcare industry, demonstrating that quality patient care is the core value of our agencies!

Capitol has received the Best Companies to Work for in Texas award from 2014 to 2024! Capitol not only excels in patient care, but also in employee care. Together, we make a difference in our community!

POSITION SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist (PT) is responsible for evaluating/assessing needs of referred patients and formulating treatment plans in a home care environment. The PT provides therapy services defined in treatment plans while working cooperatively with physicians and case managers. The PT performs a variety of tasks and is encouraged to use a certain degree of creativity and latitude.

COVERAGE AREA

• Areas surrounding Austin (78741, 78742, and more)

QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate of a Baccalaureate, Master's or Doctorate program in Physical Therapy program accredited by a Physical Therapy accreditation
• Current and unencumbered licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist within the state of employment.
• Two (2) years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist. Community/home health experience is preferred.
• Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization
• Possess and maintain valid CPR Must have obtained in-person with a practical skills evaluation as part of the final test.
• Access to reliable transportation.